Local law · Int 1197-2025
Requiring the department of investigation to investigate the fire department’s compliance with laws and policies relating to discrimination, harassment…
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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the department of investigation to investigate the fire department’s compliance with laws and policies relating to discrimination, harassment, and equal employment opportunity
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) to conduct an ongoing investigation into the Fire Department’s (FDNY) compliance with federal, state, and local laws and policies relating to discrimination, harassment, and equal employment opportunity. DOI would be specifically required to examine how FDNY awards promotions and special assignments, how it handles complaints, and retaliation against complainants. DOI would also be required to provide a website that allows individuals to provide information relevant to this investigation. Finally, DOI would be required to regularly report their findings and recommendations to the mayor and the Council.
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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 Oversight and Investigations
Cosponsors
Kevin C. Riley, Farah N. Louis and 7 others
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- Democratic8
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 13, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations
NYC Council