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Local law · Int 0496-2026

A study and report on the potential installation of works of art or structures to acknowledge the draft riots of 1863

New York City Council

Latest action Aug 18, 2026

Sponsor: Nantasha M. Williams (Council Member, District 27, Democratic)

Introduced in conjunction with the Manhattan Borough President.

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A Local Law in relation to a study and report on the potential installation of works of art or structures to acknowledge the draft riots of 1863

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 23, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs to conduct a study and provide a report to the Mayor and the Council on the potential installation of works of art or structures to acknowledge and commemorate the draft riots of 1863. The commissioner would be required to consult with other relevant agencies, community stakeholders, and experts. The report would have to include, among other things, findings and recommendations regarding the number and locations of the works of art or structures, along with findings and recommendations concerning funding and creator selection.

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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 Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

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Cosponsors

12

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

  • Democratic11

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International RelationsJul 16, 2026Result: passed

    (7) (0) (0) (0)

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilJul 16, 2026Result: passed

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

Full history

  1. Aug 18, 2026

    Adopted

    This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

    Administration

  2. Aug 18, 2026

    Returned unsigned by the Mayor

    This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

    NYC Council

  3. Jul 20, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  4. Jul 16, 2026

    Committee vote

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

    Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

  5. Jul 16, 2026

    Passed a chamber

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

    NYC Council

Show full history (7 earlier events)
  1. Jul 16, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

  2. Jul 16, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

  3. Jul 16, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

  4. Apr 27, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

  5. Apr 27, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

  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 on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

    NYC Council

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