Requiring that police officers be trained on laws and policies related to the use of physical restraints on pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Aug 13, 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 requiring that police officers be trained on laws and policies related to the use of physical restraints on pregnant and postpartum individuals” Read the full text
Public Safety
What it does
The bill would require that the NYPD provide officers with training on all laws, rules, and policies that regulate the use of physical restraints on individuals who are pregnant or postpartum.
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 · Aug 13, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Aug 13, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Public Safety committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Oswald J. Feliz · chairChris BanksJennifer GutiérrezJoann AriolaJustin E. SanchezKamillah HanksPhil WongSandy NurseTy Hankerson
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 995
officialInt. No. 995
officialMemorandum in Support
officialAugust 13, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
6
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Selvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifCrystal HudsonLincoln RestlerNantasha M. WilliamsHarvey D. Epstein
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Aug 13, 2026).