Requiring participation in debates by candidates receiving public matching funds.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Aug 14, 2025
Official status: Filed (End of Session)
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 participation in debates by candidates receiving public matching funds” Read the full text
Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
What it does
This bill would require participation in mandatory debates by all candidates in New York City elections that receive public matching funds. Currently, the debate requirement only applies to candidates for citywide office. This bill would expand that requirement to candidates running for any elected office in New York City.
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 14, 2025
Referred to Comm by Council · Aug 14, 2025
Filed (End of Session) · Dec 31, 2025
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 1361
officialInt. No. 1361
officialAugust 14, 2025 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 8-14-25
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
15
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Frank MoranoLincoln RestlerJustin L. BrannanTiffany L. CabánChristopher MarteEric DinowitzSelvena N. Brooks-PowersAlexa AvilésNantasha M. WilliamsAmanda C. FaríasKamillah HanksChris BanksDiana I. AyalaGale A. BrewerInna Vernikov
Who is lobbying on this
From 1 City Clerk eLobbyist filing naming this bill (2025). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025).