Local law · Int 0670-2026
Establishing rules of decorum for posting on official social media accounts
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing rules of decorum for posting on official social media accounts
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New York City Council
Summary
the head of another office or agency designated by the Mayor to establish rules of decorum for posting by New York City agencies on official social media accounts. The bill sets forth three specific prohibitions relating to decorum. The bill would also require the Commissioner or agency head to establish a complaint intake and referral mechanism and inform the public of the rules and the complaint intake and referral mechanism. The rules would not apply to social media accounts used by the offices of elected officials or those associated with online aliases used by law enforcement.
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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 Technology
Cosponsors
Gale A. Brewer, Lincoln Restler and 6 others
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- Democratic8
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Full history
- Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 12, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Technology
NYC Council