NYC Council · Int 0302-2026 · Committee

Prohibiting restrictions that bar the display of religious items on entry doors and doorframes.

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 restrictions that bar the display of religious items on entry doors and doorframes” Read the full text

Civil and Human Rights

What it does

This bill would prohibit the adoption and enforcement of restrictions that prevent residents from displaying religious items on the entry door or doorframe of their home. There would be exceptions to allow restrictions on certain religious items, such as those that pose a safety risk, obstruct the door, or need to be temporarily removed to allow for maintenance or repair.

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 · the latest recorded action

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.

Sandy Nurse · chair Althea V. Stevens Oswald J. Feliz Shahana K. Hanif Shaun Abreu

This committee’s full record