NYC Council Introduction 1073

intro.nyc/1073-2023 2022-2023 Legislative Session
Creation of a truth, healing, and reconciliation process.
Status: Filed (End of Session) Committee on Civil and Human Rights
Sponsored by Crystal Hudson
Introduced: June 8, 2023

This bill would require the Commission on Racial Equity to establish a Truth, Healing, and Reconciliation process in connection with the City’s historic involvement in slavery. The process’s objectives would be to establish historical facts about slavery in the City of New York; to protect, acknowledge, and empower affected persons and communities; and to recommend changes for government and institutions to prevent recurrence and perpetuation of harm. The Commission would be required to hold public proceedings and conduct public engagement activities to support the process, and to publish a report documenting its findings and recommendations.

Sponsors: 17