(1) Where the term unlawful discriminatory practice is used in the Human Rights Law, it shall be construed to prohibit discrimination against an individual because of that individual’s known relationship or association with a member or members of a protected category covered under the relevant provisions of the Human Rights Law.

(2) To prove a claim of discrimination based on a known relationship or association, complainants must establish they are aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice by showing they have been be subjected to an adverse action as specified in relevant provisions of the Human Rights Law because of their known relationship or association with a member or members of a protected category covered under the relevant provisions of the Human Rights Law.