NYC Council Introduction 573
intro.nyc/0573-2026
2026-2029 Legislative Session
Extending the statute of limitations for commencing a private cause of action under the city human rights law.
Status: Committee
Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
Introduced: February 12, 2026
This bill would increase from three years to six years the statute of limitations to file a civil action by persons aggrieved by unlawful discriminatory practices or acts of discriminatory harassment or violence under the city human rights law.