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Local law · Int 0388-2026

Establishing a hotline to report discriminatory harassment and unlawful discriminatory practices

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a hotline to report discriminatory harassment and unlawful discriminatory practices

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Latest action Apr 27, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Lincoln Restler

Council Member, District 33 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would require the Commission on Civil and Human Rights (CCHR) to establish a hotline for receiving reports from the public regarding discriminatory harassment and unlawful discriminatory practices. CCHR would offer hotline users support and referrals as appropriate. Beginning in September 2027, as part of its annual report, CCHR would report the number of complaints and inquiries received by the hotline, disaggregated by area of jurisdiction, borough where the alleged incident occurred where such location can be reasonably determined, and the five most prevalent bases for discrimination related to religion, race, and national origin. These numbers would also be published on CCHR’s website. CCHR would also describe how it informs the public about how to access the hotline, as well as how its outreach work is informed by hotline reports.

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Where it stands

Became law without the Mayor's signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee to Combat Hate

Cosponsors

Farah N. Louis, Lynn C. Schulman and 10 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic12

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee to Combat HateMar 26, 2026Result: passed

    (6) (0) (0) (0)

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilMar 26, 2026Result: passed

    (46) (3) (1) (0)

Full history

  1. Apr 27, 2026

    Returned unsigned by the Mayor

    This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

    NYC Council

  2. Apr 25, 2026

    Adopted

    This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

    Administration

  3. Mar 26, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by Roll Call.

    NYC Council

  4. Mar 26, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee to Combat Hate

  5. Mar 26, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee to Combat Hate

Show full history (7 earlier events)
  1. Mar 26, 2026

    Committee vote

    This Introduction was Approved by Committee

    Committee to Combat Hate

  2. Mar 26, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee to Combat Hate

  3. Mar 26, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  4. Feb 25, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee to Combat Hate

  5. Feb 25, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee to Combat Hate

  6. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  7. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee to Combat Hate

    NYC Council