Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 · 10:30 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Committee on Governmental Operations held a hearing on a proposed law to change how New York City agencies collect and report race and ethnicity data. The committee proposed amendments to the bill, then voted to approve it with those changes. This law could affect how the city tracks demographic information across all city agencies.

Key Decisions

  • Local Law on Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Passed
  • Amendment to Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Law Approved
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Agenda

  1. Int 1134-2024 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to race and ethnicity data collected by agencies
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Roll Call
  3. Int 1134-2024 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to race and ethnicity data collected by agencies
    Introduction
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  4. Int 1134-2024 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to race and ethnicity data collected by agencies
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

  5. Untitled item
  6. Int 1134-2024 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to race and ethnicity data collected by agencies
    Introduction
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee