Informational resource for newly married 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 informational resource for newly married individuals” Read the full text
Women and Gender Equity
What it does
This bill would require the Office to End Gender Based Violence to create an informational resource for newly married individuals that details their legal rights as it pertains to divorce and annulment of such marriage as well as available domestic violence resources. The bill requires the Office to End Gender Based Violence to provide this resource to the Office of the City Clerk and for the City Clerk to distribute this resource when issuing a marriage certificate and post on its website.
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 Women and Gender Equity committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 288
officialInt. No. 288
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
7
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Farah N. LouisChris BanksSelvena N. Brooks-PowersAlthea V. StevensSandy NurseTiffany L. CabánJennifer Gutiérrez
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).