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Int 0131-2026 Bill Laid Over in Committee
The definition of gender in the human rights law.
Where it stands: In the Committee on Civil and Human Rights; last step: civil and human rights postponed a decision on Oct 16, 2026.
- Introduced
- Committee hearing (current step)
- Committee vote
- Council vote
- Mayor
- Law
Official summary
The New York City Human Rights Law (HRL) prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender, and the Commission on Human Rights has issued legal guidance stating that this includes discrimination against someone for being intersex. This bill would amend the definition of “gender” to clarify that sex characteristics, including intersex traits, are included in the definition.
Timeline
- Thu, Jan 29, 2026Introduced in the CouncilFormally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.City Council: “Introduced by Council”
- Thu, Jan 29, 2026Sent to committeeAssigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026Public hearing: Civil and Human RightsCouncil members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.Committee on Civil and Human Rights: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026Public hearing: DisabilitiesCouncil members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.Committee on Disabilities: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026Disabilities postponed a decisionNo vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.Committee on Disabilities: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026Civil and Human Rights postponed a decisionNo vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.Committee on Civil and Human Rights: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
How members voted
No roll-call votes recorded yet.