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Int 0296-2026-A Bill Enacted (Mayor's Desk for Signature)

Increasing access to data around gender-based violence.

Where it stands: Passed the Council on Oct 22, 2026 and is waiting for the Mayor’s signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee hearing
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor (current step)
  6. Law

Official summary

This bill would require the Mayor’s Office to End Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV), in consultation with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), to compile and review all existing data related to gender-based violence (GBV), including domestic violence, and then develop a report with recommendations for agencies to improve the collection and integration of data on GBV. The bill would also require ENDGBV, in consultation with DOHMH, to develop an outreach program to survey healthcare providers regarding GBV screening practices and provide information to integrate trauma-informed practice into the screenings, and then to report on the practices of the healthcare providers. In addition, the bill would require ENDGBV to develop a data dashboard to share data from city and state agencies around GBV. Finally, the bill would require the Department of Homeless Services and the Administration for Child Services to report on their practices around screenings for GBV and number of screenings for GBV that led to services or referrals related to GBV.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Jan 29, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Jan 29, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
  3. Fri, Feb 27, 2026
    Public hearing: Women and Gender Equity
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Women and Gender Equity: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  4. Fri, Feb 27, 2026
    Women and Gender Equity postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Women and Gender Equity: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
  5. Wed, Oct 21, 2026
    Public hearing: Women and Gender Equity
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Women and Gender Equity: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  6. Wed, Oct 21, 2026
    Changes proposed
    A revised version was introduced in committee.
    Committee on Women and Gender Equity: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
  7. Wed, Oct 21, 2026
    Text amended
    The committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).
    Committee on Women and Gender Equity: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
  8. Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · version A
    Committee vote: approved
    Committee on Women and Gender Equity voted on it.
    Committee on Women and Gender Equity: “Approved by Committee” · meeting · roll call
  9. Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · version A
    Full Council vote: passed
    All 51 members could vote at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Approved by Council” · meeting · roll call
  10. Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · version A
    Sent to the Mayor
    The Mayor has 30 days to sign or veto.
    City Council: “Sent to Mayor by Council”

How members voted

City Council · Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · Pass
49 yes0 no0 abstain2 absent / excused
Committee on Women and Gender Equity · Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · Pass
4 yes0 no0 abstain1 absent / excused