Local law · Int 0493-2026
Requiring transparency concerning promotional opportunities
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring transparency concerning promotional opportunities
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require employers to make reasonable efforts to notify their current employees of job opportunities prior to selecting a candidate for the role. This bill would also require employers to provide current employees with information about the selected candidate, so that current employees can prepare for similar opportunities in the future. This bill would only apply to employers with more than 100 employees.
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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 Civil and Human Rights
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Phil Wong and 5 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic7
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Full history
- 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 Civil and Human Rights
NYC Council