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Local law · Int 0471-2024

Establishing a New York city freedom trail task force

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A Local Law in relation to establishing a New York city freedom trail task force

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Latest action Oct 15, 2024

New York City Council

Sponsor

Nantasha M. Williams

Council Member, District 27 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would establish a task force to consider the creation of a citywide New York City freedom trail and a “Lower Manhattan freedom trail” in Lower Manhattan. The freedom trails would be walkable tours which mark and commemorate historical sites in New York City that are associated with the abolitionist movement and Underground Railroad. The task force would consist of public officials, academic and historical scholars, and representatives from relevant organizations. The freedom trail task force would be required to conduct at least two public meetings. The task force would be required to submit a report of its recommendations to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council no later than one year after the task force is first convened.

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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 on Civil and Human Rights

Cosponsors

Christopher Marte, Lincoln Restler and 22 others

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

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee on Civil and Human RightsSep 12, 2024Result: passed

    (4) (0) (0) (1)

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilSep 12, 2024Result: passed

    (49) (0) (0) (2)

Full history

  1. Oct 15, 2024

    Returned unsigned by the Mayor

    This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

    NYC Council

  2. Oct 12, 2024

    Adopted

    This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

    Administration

  3. Sep 27, 2024

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Scheduled by Mayor Cancelled

    Mayor

  4. Sep 12, 2024

    Committee vote

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

    Committee on Civil and Human Rights

  5. Sep 12, 2024

    Passed a chamber

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

    NYC Council

Show full history (9 earlier events)
  1. Sep 12, 2024

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Civil and Human Rights

  2. Sep 12, 2024

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Civil and Human Rights

  3. Sep 12, 2024

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Civil and Human Rights

  4. Sep 12, 2024

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  5. Jun 27, 2024

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Civil and Human Rights

  6. Jun 27, 2024

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Civil and Human Rights

  7. May 21, 2024

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Re-referred to Committee by Council to the Committee on Civil and Human Rights

    NYC Council

  8. Feb 28, 2024

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  9. Feb 28, 2024

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

    NYC Council