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Res 0036-2026 · ResolutionCommittee · Jan 28, 2026

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5478 /S.1049 to enact the Gender Identity Respect, Dignity and Safety Act, which would allow for appropriate treatment and placement of incarcerated people based upon their gender identity

Introduced
Reported from Committee
Adopted
Step 1 of 3 · Introduced
Tiffany L. Cabán
Sponsor
Tiffany L. CabánDemocratDistrict 22
Cosponsors
3
Committee
Committee on Criminal Justice
Introduced
Jan 28, 2026

Summary

Allows for appropriate treatment and placement of incarcerated people based upon their gender identity

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Jan 28, 2026