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Int 0490-2026 · BillCommittee · Jan 28, 2026

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the obstruction of access to educational facilities

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Farah N. Louis
Sponsor
Farah N. LouisDemocratDistrict 45
Cosponsors
4
Committee
Committee on Public Safety
Introduced
Jan 28, 2026

Summary

This bill would prohibit any person from obstructing a student, staff member, or university employee from attending classroom instruction or student organization meetings and events taking place in an educational facility. This prohibited conduct would constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Jan 28, 2026