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Committee on Women and Gender Equity

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity approved a new law to strengthen protections against gender-motivated violence in New York City. The Mayor had vetoed a previous version of this bill, but the committee moved forward with a revised introduction and voted to approve it despite the Mayor's objections.

Key Decisions

  • Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law Passed
  • Mayor's Veto of Previous Version Filed (rejected by committee)
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Agenda

  1. Int 1297-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the gender-motivated violence protection law
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. M 0014-2026 Communication from the Mayor – Veto and disapproval of Introductory Number 1297-A of 2025 - A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the gender-motivated violence protection law.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Mayor's Message was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Roll Call
  4. Int 1297-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the gender-motivated violence protection law
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

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

  5. M 0014-2026 Communication from the Mayor – Veto and disapproval of Introductory Number 1297-A of 2025 - A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the gender-motivated violence protection law.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Filed by Committee

    This Mayor's Message was Filed by Committee