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Local law · Int 0849-2026

Requiring a designated agency to develop and implement a cultural passport program encouraging visitation to participating sites in each borough

New York City Council

Latest action Jun 15, 2026

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

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring a designated agency to develop and implement a cultural passport program encouraging visitation to participating sites in each borough

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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 require an agency designated by the mayor, or a city tourism and conventions entity designated by the mayor, to develop and implement a cultural passport program in consultation with the Department of Small Business Services, the Department of Cultural Affairs, and a city tourism and conventions entity. The program would be required to include identification of at least five participating sites selected for a minimum period of one year in each borough. The program would be designed to encourage public engagement with and visitation to participating sites in each borough.

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

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 Economic Development

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Cosponsors

6

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

  • Democratic6

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilMay 14, 2026Result: passed

    (48) (0) (0) (3)

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee on Economic DevelopmentMay 13, 2026Result: passed

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

Full history

  1. Jun 15, 2026

    Returned unsigned by the Mayor

    This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

    NYC Council

  2. Jun 13, 2026

    Adopted

    This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

    Administration

  3. May 14, 2026

    Passed a chamber

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

    NYC Council

  4. May 14, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  5. May 13, 2026

    Committee vote

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

    Committee on Economic Development

Show full history (7 earlier events)
  1. May 13, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Economic Development

  2. May 13, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Economic Development

  3. May 13, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Economic Development

  4. Apr 28, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Economic Development

  5. Apr 28, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Economic Development

  6. Apr 16, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  7. Apr 16, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Economic Development

    NYC Council

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