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Asking Albany · Res 0390-2026

Also known as the No Slavery in New York Act, in relation to ending involuntary servitude in state and local correctional facilities in New York State

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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.7282/A.7873, also known as the No Slavery in New York Act, in relation to ending involuntary servitude in state and local correctional facilities in New York State

The heading above is this same sentence with its legal opening removed. No words were added, changed or reordered.

Latest action Mar 26, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Harvey D. Epstein

Council Member, District 2 · Democratic

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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

No Slavery in New York Act (S.7282/A.7873).

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Jul 30, 2026. About our data

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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 Criminal Justice

Cosponsors

Farah N. Louis

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

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Full history

  1. Mar 26, 2026

    Introduced

    This Resolution was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Mar 26, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Criminal Justice

    NYC Council