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Int 1000-2026

Committee

Allowing candidates seeking nomination or election to city office to withhold their home addresses on petitions submitted to the New York city board of elections.

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to allowing candidates seeking nomination or election to city office to withhold their home addresses on petitions submitted to the New York city board of elections

Type

Introduction

Introduced

2026-08-13

Committee

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

Sponsors

Shahana K. Hanif(Prime)Nantasha M. WilliamsCrystal Hudson

Documents

Action History

2026-08-13
Introduced by Council
City Council
2026-08-13
Referred to Comm by Council
City Council
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