Vote: Approved by Council
NYC CouncilAug 14, 2025Result: passed
(37) (7) (0) (7)
Local law · Int 0628-2024
Signage regarding patient rights and hospital services for transgender individuals
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to signage regarding patient rights and hospital services for transgender individuals
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Latest action Sep 15, 2025
New York City Council
Sponsor
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to design signs describing the rights of transgender patients, and to make such signs available to hospitals in the City. Such signs would include information on an individual’s right to be referred to by their preferred name, title, gender, and pronoun. This bill would also require DOHMH to coordinate with hospitals to identify the services offered by any such hospitals to meet the specific needs of transgender individuals, including gender-affirming health care, and would require DOHMH to provide guidance encouraging hospitals to post in a conspicuous location a list of any such services offered. DOHMH would also be required to post lists of such services and any updates on its website and on the 311 website.
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Where it stands
Became law without the Mayor's signature.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Health
Cosponsors
Julie Won, Shahana K. Hanif and 12 others
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- Julie Won
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Erik D. Bottcher
- Lincoln Restler
- Crystal Hudson
- Alexa Avilés
- Amanda C. Farías
- Carlina Rivera
- Farah N. Louis
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Rita C. Joseph
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Recorded votes
Vote: Approved by Committee
Committee on HealthAug 14, 2025Result: passed
(6) (2) (0) (1)
Full history
- Sep 15, 2025
Returned unsigned by the Mayor
This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor
NYC Council
- Sep 13, 2025
Adopted
This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted
Administration
- Aug 14, 2025
Committee vote
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.
Committee on Health
- Aug 14, 2025
Passed a chamber
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by Roll Call.
NYC Council
- Aug 14, 2025
Amended
This Introduction was Amended by Committee
Committee on Health
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- Aug 14, 2025
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Health
- Aug 14, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Health
- Aug 14, 2025
Sent to the executive
This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council
NYC Council
- Jun 26, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Health
- Jun 26, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Health
- Mar 7, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 7, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health
NYC Council