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Asking Albany · Res 0498-2026

Legislation to postpone court proceedings as requested by individuals in the later stages of pregnancy

New York City Council

Latest action Oct 27, 2026

Sponsor: Crystal Hudson (Council Member, District 35, Democratic)

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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation to postpone court proceedings as requested by individuals in the later stages of pregnancy

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

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

Postpone court proceedings for individuals in the later stages of pregnancy.

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

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

12

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

  • Democratic12

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Full history

  1. Oct 27, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Criminal Justice

  2. Oct 27, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Women and Gender Equity

  3. Oct 27, 2026

    Held over

    This Resolution was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Criminal Justice

  4. Oct 27, 2026

    Held over

    This Resolution was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Women and Gender Equity

  5. Jun 11, 2026

    Introduced

    This Resolution was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

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  1. Jun 11, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

    NYC Council

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