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Local law · Int 0995-2026

Requiring that police officers be trained on laws and policies related to the use of physical restraints on pregnant and postpartum individuals

New York City Council

Latest action Aug 13, 2026

Sponsor: Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (Council Member, District 31, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring that police officers be trained on laws and policies related to the use of physical restraints on pregnant and postpartum individuals

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 8, 2026. About our data

Summary

The bill would require that the NYPD provide officers with training on all laws, rules, and policies that regulate the use of physical restraints on individuals who are pregnant or postpartum.

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 Public Safety

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Cosponsors

8

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

  • Democratic8

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Full history

  1. Aug 13, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Aug 13, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Public Safety

    NYC Council

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