Local law · Int 0402-2024
Requiring a report on voter registration in city jails
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring a report on voter registration in city jails
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Correction to annually report on voter registration activities in city jails.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
Introduced at the request of the Bronx Borough President.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Criminal Justice
Cosponsors
Keith Powers, Lincoln Restler and 2 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic3
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- Keith Powers
- Lincoln Restler
- Gale A. Brewer
- Shahana K. Hanif
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Criminal Justice
NYC Council