NYC Council Introduction 314

intro.nyc/0314-2022 2022-2023 Legislative Session
Requiring nightlife establishments to post signage informing patrons about harassment and to train employees about harassment among patrons.
Status: Filed (End of Session) Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Sponsored by Justin L. Brannan
Introduced: May 5, 2022

This bill would require nightlife establishments to post signs informing patrons about harassment and to annually train employees about harassment among patrons. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) would enforce the penalty for failing to post signs—a civil penalty of not more than $500 for each violation. DCWP would also inspect establishments’ training records upon request.

Sponsors: 9