Local law · Int 1470-2025
Artist preferences in housing under the human rights law
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to artist preferences in housing under the human rights law
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Keith Powers
Summary
This bill would specify that housing programs authorized or implemented by the state or city agencies that give preference to artists do not violate the human rights law prohibition against discrimination on the basis of occupation.
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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 Civil and Human Rights
Cosponsors
Erik D. Bottcher
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Erik D. Bottcher
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Nov 12, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Nov 12, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Civil and Human Rights
NYC Council