Bar, through amendment of section 1136.1 of the New York City Charter, New York City elected officers and their...
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jun 30, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to prohibiting city elected officers and their spouses from appearing in advertisements produced with public funds displayed on city infrastructure, and technical amendments in relation thereto” Read the full text
Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
What it does
This bill would bar, through amendment of section 1136.1 of the New York City Charter, New York City elected officers and their spouses from appearing in an advertisement or commercial, including but not limited to a public service announcement, produced with governmental funds or resources that is displayed on infrastructure owned, operated, or franchised by the City. It would also make certain technical corrections to the section.
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 · Jun 30, 2026
5 sponsors. It takes 26 votes to pass. Referred to the City Council.
Committee vote · the next step
The committee decides whether to send it to the full Council. Most bills never get this vote.
Full Council vote
All 51 members vote. 26 yes votes sends it to the Mayor.
Mayor signs or vetoes
Signing makes it law. Doing nothing for 30 days also makes it law.
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.