A study and report on the potential installation of works of art or structures to acknowledge the draft riots of 1863.
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Became law
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Officially: “A Local Law in relation to a study and report on the potential installation of works of art or structures to acknowledge the draft riots of 1863” Read the full text
Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
What it does
This bill would require the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs to conduct a study and provide a report to the Mayor and the Council on the potential installation of works of art or structures to acknowledge and commemorate the draft riots of 1863. The commissioner would be required to consult with other relevant agencies, community stakeholders, and experts. The report would have to include, among other things, findings and recommendations regarding the number and locations of the works of art or structures, along with findings and recommendations concerning funding and creator selection.
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
Hearing Held by Committee · Apr 27, 2026
Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
Laid Over by Committee · Apr 27, 2026
Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
Hearing Held by Committee · Jul 16, 2026
Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
Amendment Proposed by Comm · Jul 16, 2026
Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
Amended by Committee · Jul 16, 2026
Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
Approved by Committee · Jul 16, 2026
Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
Approved by Council · Jul 16, 2026
Sent to Mayor by Council · Jul 20, 2026
Returned Unsigned by Mayor · Aug 18, 2026
City Charter Rule Adopted · Aug 18, 2026
Administration
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 496-A
officialSummary of Int. No. 496
officialInt. No. 496
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialMemorandum in Support
officialCommittee Report 4/27/26
officialFiscal Impact Statement- City Council
officialHearing Testimony 4/27/26
officialHearing Transcript 4/27/26
officialProposed Int. No. 496-A - 7/9/26
officialProposed Int. No. 496-A Fiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialCommittee Report 7/16/26
officialCommittee Report - Stated Meeting
officialJuly 16, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 7-16-26
officialInt. No. 496-A (FINAL)
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
13
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Nantasha M. WilliamsFarah N. LouisYusef SalaamKamillah HanksTiffany L. CabánCrystal HudsonAlexa AvilésCarl WilsonJustin E. SanchezSelvena N. Brooks-PowersMercedes NarcisseAmanda C. FaríasPublic Advocate Jumaane Williams
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: City Charter Rule Adopted (Aug 18, 2026).