Requiring the inclusion of businesses owned by persons of Middle Eastern and North African descent in future disparity studies.
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 requiring the inclusion of businesses owned by persons of Middle Eastern and North African descent in future disparity studies” Read the full text
Contracts
What it does
This bill would require the inclusion of businesses owned by persons of Middle Eastern and North African descent in any future disparity study conducted for the purpose of determining eligibility for certification in the City’s Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise program.
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 Contracts committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Lincoln Restler · chairAlthea V. StevensGale A. BrewerInna VernikovJames F. GennaroJulie WonKamillah Hanks
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 208
officialInt. No. 208
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialMemorandum in Support
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
11
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Shahana K. HanifJulie WonTiffany L. CabánKamillah HanksYusef SalaamLincoln RestlerAlexa AvilésAmanda C. FaríasOswald J. FelizFarah N. LouisCrystal Hudson
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).