If I read correctly, until an opinion is given later this summer topfree is essentially legal?

I wish our society could separate sexuality from nudity and not worry so much about topics like this undermining family values.

 Being top free in New York State has been legal for a few years. However, my experience on New York beaches is that very few women are top free. 

 I agree with njbob1949 -- even when given the right to go topfree, few women do.  Part of it is education where women do not know that topless beach use is legal.  Here in Ohio, I usually go topfree, and most people find it to be incredible.  Also, if women can only go topfree a few places, others will see  topless women only very rarely.  In Ohio, women can go topfree anyplace a man can -- in public.  Many private places say "no" to women going topless, and I believe lower governments such as counties, cities and villages, townships, etc., can and do "regulate" (politically correct for prevent) women from going topless.  Only when  woman can go topfree anywhere a man can, without worrying if it is legal or acceptable will topfreedom become a reality.

Topfreedom also requires that ALL women be accepted without tops.  This means that the majority of women who could not pass as models need to be accepted too.  Just like some people who complain about thongers who don't have perfect bodies, topless women who are not attractive are sometimes singled out for criticism.  I think women are more sensitive to this type complaints, and because of the social stigmas associated with this type complaint, many women will not go topfree in public.  Most women have been taught through years of conditioning that women who do not have perfect bodies are ugly, and should hide their imperfections.  Seeing acceptance of more topfree women with all body types will help to break the "perfect body" stigma.

 Interesting, or at least amusing, article from Ocean City:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/in-ocean-city-hooters-thongs-and-horror-over-topless-women-on-the-beach/2017/06/12/cb1cd8cc-4f67-11e7-91eb-9611861a988f_story.html?utm_term=.372b433c408d

 Interesting, or at least amusing, article from Ocean City:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/in-ocean-city-hooters-thongs-and-horror-over-topless-women-on-the-beach/2017/06/12/cb1cd8cc-4f67-11e7-91eb-9611861a988f_story.html?utm_term=.372b433c408d

 Here we go again! It is almost laughable to read some of the comments following the article. Equating topless women with adultery? One person hit the nail on the head, we are a nation of seventh graders! I avoid Ocean City as much as Myrtle Beach as both are overblown tourist traps! Family destinations? All those kiddos begging their folks to spend money on junk. No thanks, I'll find a more peaceful place. And I'll spend my money to support those places that support my views.
Also Mary, I wish more women would exercise their right to do exactly what men are allowed to do. Plus I also encourage anyone who feels that they don't have the perfect body to wear more minimal suits! Lets get out on the beach and in the sun to enjoy life!

 Damn, this country is ridiculous about bodies and sex. Hopeless and stupid.Plus, the inconsistency of it all and the obvious male control of women is unconscionable. Makes me crazy.