Committee on Civil and Human Rights

Oversight - Racial Equity Planning for Measurable Impact.

NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL FISCAL YEAR 2027 EXECUTIVE BUDGET HEARINGS 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Commission on Human Rights Jointly with the Committee on Finance

Last action: Hearing Held by Committee

Oversight - Fair Chance Act Challenges and Success.

Last action: Filed, by Committee

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring quarterly reporting on lawful source of income discrimination in housing accommodations

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

New York City Council Budget and Oversight Hearings on The Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 The Preliminary Capital Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2030, and The Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report 11:30 a.m. City Commission on Human Rights 12:30 p.m. Equal Employment Practice Commission 1:30 p.m. Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice/MOERJ 2:30 p.m. Commission on Racial Equity/CORE 3:30 p.m. Public

Last action: Filed, by Committee

Resolution declaring June 11 annually as Charles B. Rangel Day in the City of New York to recognize his enduring impact on civil rights and public policy as well as his service to the people of Harlem and the nation during 23 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Oversight - Budgeting for Equity.

Last action: Filed, by Committee

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring employers to hold an onboarding meeting to discuss an employee's reintegration back into the workplace after parental leave

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution declaring January 12 annually as Sheila Jackson Lee Appreciation Day in the City of New York to recognize her contributions as a highly effective 15-term Congresswoman, who was a forceful and skillful advocate for civil rights and progressive causes

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution declaring August as Black Business Month in New York City

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling on Congress to pass, and the President to sign, H.R. 40, which establishes the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution declaring March 17 annually as Dr. Hazel Dukes Day in the City of New York to recognize her contributions as a civil rights leader, equal housing and educational opportunity activist, public health advocate, and NAACP officer for more than five decades

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, Senate Bill S.7738, the New York Slavery Era Business and State Procurement Act

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass and the President to sign H.R.8525, also known as the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling on the United States Congress to reintroduce and pass and the President to sign the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling on Congress to pass, and the President to sign, S. Res. 144/H. Res. 269, recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution declaring February 18 annually as Audre Lorde Day in the City of New York to honor her legacy as a poet, essayist, memoirist, and lecturer, whose life and work powerfully addressed the injustices of racism, sexism, and gender discrimination

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution declaring August 2 annually as James Baldwin Day in the City of New York to honor his legacy as a groundbreaking essayist, novelist, playwright, poet, and civil rights activist, who fought racial and sexual discrimination with candor, sensitivity, and lasting influence

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an annual education campaign to combat antisemitism and promote inclusion

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of environmental protection to notify owners of property when the city of New York requests a base rental payment from the New York city water board

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council