NYC Council Introduction 495
intro.nyc/0495-2026
2026-2029 Legislative Session
Increasing the maximum civil penalty for unlawful discriminatory practices or acts of discriminatory harassment or violence
Status: Committee
Committee on Civil and Human Rights
Introduced: January 29, 2026
This bill would increase the maximum civil penalties the New York City Commission on Human Rights can impose on individuals or entities found to have engaged in unlawful discriminatory practices.