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Committee on Civil and Human Rights

Friday, May 9, 2025 · 1:00 PM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

TL;DR

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights held hearings on three proposed laws to help small businesses comply with accessibility requirements for people with disabilities, including training programs and legal assistance. The committee also discussed establishing July 2 as Thurgood Marshall Day to honor the civil rights leader. Most items were tabled for further consideration rather than voted on immediately.

Key Decisions

  • Small Business Accessibility Compliance Support Hearing held; tabled for future consideration
  • Accessibility Training for Small Businesses Hearing held; tabled for future consideration
  • Legal Assistance for Small Business Tenants on Accessibility Laws Hearing held; tabled for future consideration
  • Thurgood Marshall Day Recognition (July 2) Hearing held; tabled for future consideration
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Agenda

  1. T2025-3350 Oversight - Supporting New York City small businesses’ compliance with ADA and local laws promoting accessibility.
    Oversight
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Oversight was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Int 0282-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to accessibility in small businesses
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Int 0639-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of small business services to offer training and education to small businesses regarding accessibility of the workplace and inclusion of workers with disabilities
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  4. Int 1260-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the provision of legal assistance on compliance with accessibility laws for small business tenants
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  5. Res 0520-2024 Resolution recognizing July 2 annually as Thurgood Marshall Day in the City of New York to promote his contributions and legacy as a pillar of the Civil Rights movement.
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  6. Jointly with the Committee on Small Business
  7. Int 1260-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the provision of legal assistance on compliance with accessibility laws for small business tenants
    Introduction
    Action: Laid Over by Committee

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

  8. Int 0282-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to accessibility in small businesses
    Introduction
    Action: Laid Over by Committee

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

  9. Int 0639-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of small business services to offer training and education to small businesses regarding accessibility of the workplace and inclusion of workers with disabilities
    Introduction
    Action: Laid Over by Committee

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

  10. Res 0520-2024 Resolution recognizing July 2 annually as Thurgood Marshall Day in the City of New York to promote his contributions and legacy as a pillar of the Civil Rights movement.
    Resolution
    Action: Laid Over by Committee

    This Resolution was Laid Over by Committee

  11. T2025-3350 Oversight - Supporting New York City small businesses’ compliance with ADA and local laws promoting accessibility.
    Oversight
    Action: Filed, by Committee

    This Oversight was Filed, by Committee

  12. Untitled item
  13. Roll Call