City Council approves sweeping protections for trans and gender-diverse communities

By Adam Daly Posted on April 24, 2025

The City Council on Thursday approved a broad legislative package aimed at strengthening civil rights protections and healthcare access for transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and intersex (TGNCNBI) individuals, marking one of the most comprehensive local efforts in the nation to safeguard gender-diverse communities.

The slate of bills comes in response to several federal rollbacks by President Donald Trump’s administration. It also bolsters city infrastructure and support systems for TGNCNBI New Yorkers and visitors.

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