Housing decisions for transgender, gender nonconforming, non-binary and intersex individuals.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to housing decisions for transgender, gender nonconforming, non-binary and intersex individuals” Read the full text
Criminal Justice
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Correction to assess all incarcerated individuals for their risk of sexual victimization at intake and when transferred between facilities. This bill would also create an appeals process for transgender, gender non-conforming and intersex individuals who requested specific housing based on identifying as such. This bill would also empower the Board of Correction to issue opinions regarding appeals of housing requests related to gender identity.
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 Criminal Justice committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers · chairFrank MoranoGale A. BrewerMercedes NarcisseOswald J. FelizTiffany L. CabánYusef Salaam
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 134
officialInt. No. 134
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
26
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Tiffany L. CabánCrystal HudsonChi A. OsséFarah N. LouisGale A. BrewerSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifAlexa AvilésChristopher MarteHarvey D. EpsteinJulie WonJustin E. SanchezCarmen N. De La RosaJennifer GutiérrezPierina Ana SanchezShekar KrishnanRita C. JosephAmanda C. FaríasLincoln RestlerAlthea V. StevensSandy NurseShaun AbreuCarl WilsonOswald J. FelizShanel Thomas-HenryShirley Aldebol
Who is lobbying on this
The Legal Aid Societyvia The Legal Aid Society · Law
3 filingsNew York Civil Liberties Union, Inc.via New York Civil Liberties Union, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
3 filingsFund for the City of New York, Inc.via Fund for the City of New York, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
1 filingFrom 7 City Clerk eLobbyist filings naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Jan 29, 2026).