Local law · Int 1072-2024
Press access in city hall
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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to press access in city hall
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Justin L. Brannan
Summary
This bill would establish that Room 9 in City Hall is reserved for the press. It would require adequate space in Room 9 to be made available for members of the press and would allow additional space in City Hall to be allocated to the press as needed. It would establish that no changes to press access to Room 9 be made without the joint approval of the Mayor and the Council Speaker.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Oct 10, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Oct 10, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
NYC Council