Local law · Int 0190-2026
An affirmative defense for certain tickets issued to maternal health specialists
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an affirmative defense for certain tickets issued to maternal health specialists
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would create an affirmative defense to a charge for parking where parking is prohibited by a posted sign in cases where a doula or midwife is engaged in a house call providing maternal health services at the time, and at or around the location, where the violation occurred. This does not create an affirmative defense for parking where parking is prohibited by rule or where stopping or standing are prohibited by a posted sign or rule.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Women and Gender Equity
Cosponsors
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic2
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Full history
- Mar 24, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Re-referred to Committee by Council to the Committee on Women and Gender Equity
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
NYC Council