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Int 0595-2026 · BillCommittee · Feb 11, 2026

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring that people in the custody and staff of the department of correction have access to gender-affirming items and medical devices

Introduced
Reported from Committee
Passed Council
Local Law
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Farah N. Louis
Sponsor
Farah N. LouisDemocratDistrict 45
Cosponsors
4
Committee
Committee on Criminal Justice
Introduced
Feb 11, 2026

Summary

This bill would establish a process for people in custody to obtain wigs, hair extensions, chest binders, tucking undergarments or gaffs, prosthetics, or other similar items or medical devices that are used by individuals to affirm their self-determined gender identity. The bill also requires Department of Correction staff to have access to gender-affirming items or medical devices while at work.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Feb 11, 2026

Int 0595-2026: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring that people in the custody and staff of the department of correction have access to gender-affirming items and medical devices · OpenCongress NYC