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A study and report on the installation of potential structures to acknowledge the Draft Riots of 1863

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A Local Law in relation to a study and report on the installation of potential structures to acknowledge the Draft Riots of 1863

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Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

New York City Council

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Nantasha M. Williams

Council Member, District 27 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would require the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs to conduct a study and provide a report to the Mayor and the Council on the installation of potential structures acknowledging the Draft Riots of 1863. The commissioner would have to consult with other relevant agencies, community stakeholders, and at least one expert. The report would have to include, in part, findings and recommendations regarding the types of structures, their number, their locations, and inscriptions or depictions, along with findings and recommendations concerning funding, creator selection, and installation approval processes.

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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

Cosponsors

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  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. Nov 12, 2025

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. Nov 12, 2025

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Organizations

    NYC Council