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Local law · Int 0928-2026

Establishing an LGBTQ liaison within the department of veterans’ services

New York City Council

Latest action Jun 22, 2026

Sponsor: David M. Carr (Council Member, District 50, Republican)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing an LGBTQ liaison within the department of veterans’ services

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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 establish an LGBTQ liaison within the department of veterans’ services. The liaison would be tasked with conducting outreach to LGBTQ veterans, coordinating the department’s assistance with discharge characterization upgrades for LGBTQ veterans, and connecting LGBTQ veterans with programs and services offered by the department of veterans’ services and other relevant agencies. The bill would also require the department to issue an annual report related to assistance for LGBTQ veterans.

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 Veterans

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Cosponsors

12

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

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Full history

  1. Jun 22, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Veterans

  2. Jun 22, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Veterans

  3. Jun 11, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  4. Jun 11, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Veterans

    NYC Council

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