Local law · Int 1168-2025
An affirmative defense for certain tickets issued to maternal health specialists
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an affirmative defense for certain tickets issued to maternal health specialists
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the dismissal of a charge for parking where parking is prohibited by a posted sign in cases where it is proven by a preponderance of the evidence that the person charged was a doula providing doula services at the time, and at or around the location, where the violation occurred. This would not apply to charges for parking where parking is prohibited by rule or where stopping or standing are prohibited by a posted sign or rule.
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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 Transportation and Infrastructure
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Tiffany L. Cabán and 2 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic3
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- Farah N. Louis
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Lincoln Restler
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 23, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
NYC Council