Pohibiting discrimination on the basis of family and relationship structure in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
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 prohibiting discrimination on the basis of family and relationship structure in employment, housing, and public accommodations” Read the full text
Civil and Human Rights
What it does
This bill would protect non-traditional families and relationships by prohibiting discrimination on the basis of “family or relationship structure” in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
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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 Civil and Human Rights committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 242
officialInt. No. 242
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
4
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
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).