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Local law · Int 1289-2025

Prohibiting restrictions that bar the display of religious items on entry doors and doorframes

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting restrictions that bar the display of religious items on entry doors and doorframes

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Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

New York City Council

Sponsor

Christopher Marte

Council Member, District 1 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would prohibit the adoption and enforcement of restrictions that prevent residents from displaying religious items on the entry door or doorframe of their home. There would be exceptions to allow restrictions on certain religious items, such as those that pose a safety risk, obstruct the door, or need to be temporarily removed to allow for maintenance or repair.

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 7, 2026. About our data

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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.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted
Filed at end of session

Committee

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

Cosponsors

Julie Menin, Lincoln Restler and 14 others

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

  • Democratic15
  • Republican1

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. May 28, 2025

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. May 28, 2025

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Civil and Human Rights

    NYC Council