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Committee on Women and Gender Equity

Monday, February 23, 2026 · 1:00 PM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity held a hearing on gender equity issues in NYC, introduced a new law to improve data collection on gender-based violence, and passed a resolution defending transgender student protections against federal restrictions. The meeting focused on equity policy and student safety rather than immediate budget or development issues.

Key Decisions

  • Oversight hearing on gender equity in NYC Held for discussion
  • Local Law to increase access to data on gender-based violence Introduced
  • Resolution protecting transgender and gender-nonconforming students from federal restrictions Passed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. T2026-1008 Oversight - The State of Gender Equity in NYC.
    Oversight
  2. Int 0296-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing access to data around gender-based violence
    Introduction
  3. Res 0069-2026 Resolution unequivocally opposing President Trump’s executive order restricting protections for transgender students and calling on the New York State Department of Education to ensure that all schools in New York City continue to uphold policies that protect the rights and dignity of transgender and gender-nonconforming students, regardless of federal directives
    Resolution