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Asking Albany · Res 0208-2026

Resolution calling upon the New York State legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.319/A.5625…

New York City Council

Latest action Oct 1, 2026

Sponsor: Shahana K. Hanif (Council Member, District 39, Democratic)

Introduced at the request of the Brooklyn Borough President.

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Resolution calling upon the New York State legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.319/A.5625, which mandates all medical students in New York State to receive anti-bias training

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What this can and cannot do

This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the New York State Legislature and the Governor to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.

Summary

Mandating all medical students in New York State to receive anti-bias training. (S.319/A.5625)

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

Committee on Health

Also referred to Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use.

Cosponsors

6

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

  • Democratic6

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Full history

  1. Oct 1, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Resolution was Referred to Committee by Committee to the Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

    Committee on Health

  2. Sep 23, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Hospitals

  3. Sep 23, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

  4. Sep 23, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Women and Gender Equity

  5. Sep 23, 2026

    Held over

    This Resolution was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Hospitals

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  1. Sep 23, 2026

    Held over

    This Resolution was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

  2. Sep 23, 2026

    Held over

    This Resolution was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Women and Gender Equity

  3. Feb 12, 2026

    Introduced

    This Resolution was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  4. Feb 12, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health

    NYC Council

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