Local law · Int 0131-2026
The definition of gender in the human rights law
New York City Council
Sponsor: Tiffany L. Cabán (Council Member, District 22, Democratic)
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the definition of gender in the human rights law
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Summary
The New York City Human Rights Law (HRL) prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender, and the Commission on Human Rights has issued legal guidance stating that this includes discrimination against someone for being intersex. This bill would amend the definition of “gender” to clarify that sex characteristics, including intersex traits, are included in the definition.
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Where it stands
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- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Civil and Human Rights
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Cosponsors
23
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic23
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- Chi A. Ossé
- Crystal Hudson
- Farah N. Louis
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Shekar Krishnan
- Alexa Avilés
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Carl Wilson
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Harvey D. Epstein
- Gale A. Brewer
- Christopher Marte
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Full history
- Oct 16, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Civil and Human Rights
- Oct 16, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Disabilities
- Oct 16, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Civil and Human Rights
- Oct 16, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Disabilities
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
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- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Civil and Human Rights
NYC Council
Read the record
- Official record (opens in a new tab) The authoritative record on the NYC Council's Legistar.
- Readable version (intro.nyc) (opens in a new tab) An independent, easier-to-read copy of the same bill. Not an official source.