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Int 0530-2026 · BillCommittee · Feb 11, 2026

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression

Introduced
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Local Law
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Farah N. Louis
Sponsor
Farah N. LouisDemocratDistrict 45
Cosponsors
4
Committee
Committee on Women and Gender Equity
Introduced
Feb 11, 2026

Summary

This bill would require the Mayor to establish an Office of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (“SOGIE”). The SOGIE Office would promote City programs, and community outreach and education, with respect to issues of concern to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, nonbinary, gender nonconforming and other individuals identified by the director of the Office.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Feb 11, 2026