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Local law · Int 0573-2026

Extending the statute of limitations for commencing a private cause of action under the city human rights law

New York City Council

Latest action Aug 6, 2026

Sponsor: James F. Gennaro (Council Member, District 24, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to extending the statute of limitations for commencing a private cause of action under the city human rights law

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would increase from three years to six years the statute of limitations to file a civil action by persons aggrieved by unlawful discriminatory practices or acts of discriminatory harassment or violence under the city human rights law.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  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

Also referred to Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts.

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Cosponsors

3

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

  • Democratic2

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Full history

  1. Aug 6, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

    NYC Council

  2. Feb 12, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. Feb 12, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

    NYC Council

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