Vote: Approved by Committee
Committee on Criminal JusticeFeb 13, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (2)
Local law · Int 0735-2024
Requiring the department of correction to report on sexual assault and sexual harassment of correctional staff and providing staff access to mental health…
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of correction to report on sexual assault and sexual harassment of correctional staff and providing staff access to mental health treatment resources
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Latest action Mar 17, 2025
New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Correction (DOC) to report on alleged incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment by incarcerated individuals against staff working in City jails. For each incident, DOC would be required to report information related to the alleged incident and related investigation. The bill would also require the DOC to ensure that staff have access to mental health resources relating to reducing stress and other adverse mental health impacts for persons working in correctional facilities.
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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 Criminal Justice
Cosponsors
Carmen N. De La Rosa, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and 26 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic23
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- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
- Sandy Nurse
- Kevin C. Riley
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Farah N. Louis
- Amanda C. Farías
- Yusef Salaam
- Lincoln Restler
- Julie Won
- Nantasha M. Williams
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- Lynn C. Schulman
- Chi A. Ossé
- Chris Banks
- Diana I. Ayala
- Adrienne E. Adams
- Rita C. Joseph
- Shekar Krishnan
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Kamillah Hanks
- Gale A. Brewer
- Crystal Hudson
- Carlina Rivera
- Erik D. Bottcher
- Alexa Avilés
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Recorded votes
Vote: Approved by Council
NYC CouncilFeb 13, 2025Result: passed
(48) (0) (0) (1)
Full history
- Mar 17, 2025
Returned unsigned by the Mayor
This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor
NYC Council
- Mar 15, 2025
Adopted
This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted
Administration
- Feb 13, 2025
Committee vote
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.
Committee on Criminal Justice
- Feb 13, 2025
Passed a chamber
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by consent Roll Call.
NYC Council
- Feb 13, 2025
Amended
This Introduction was Amended by Committee
Committee on Criminal Justice
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- Feb 13, 2025
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Criminal Justice
- Feb 13, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Criminal Justice
- Feb 13, 2025
Sent to the executive
This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council
NYC Council
- Sep 27, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Criminal Justice
- Sep 27, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Criminal Justice
- Mar 19, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 19, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Criminal Justice
NYC Council