Creating a historic and cultural marker program.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to creating a historic and cultural marker program” Read the full text
Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
What it does
This bill would require the Mayor to create a historic and cultural marker program. The program would commemorate important people, places and events significant to New York City’s history and identity; provide interpretive, interactive and online materials to educate New York City residents and visitors about a diverse range of cultural and historic sites; and provide a searchable database of all such markers.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Nantasha M. Williams · chairAlthea V. StevensChi A. OsséCrystal HudsonFarah N. LouisSandra UngVirginia Maloney
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 79
officialInt. No. 79
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
4
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
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