New York City Council
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Oct 23, 2024
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10:30 AM
5 min
Summary
A vote. The committee unanimously passes the Safe Hotels Act (Intro 991-C), requiring licensing for hotels in New York City to improve safety standards, mandate cleanliness, equip employees with panic buttons, provide human trafficking training, and prohibit subcontracting.
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Council Member Julie Menin discusses the Safe Hotels Act
Council Member Julie Menin explains proposed introduction 991-C, known as the Safe Hotels Act, which aims to license hotels in New York City. She outlines the need for regulation in …
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3 min
Christopher Marte explains his vote on the Safe Hotels Act
Council Member Christopher Marte expresses his support for the Safe Hotels Act and congratulates the hotel workers present at the meeting. He emphasizes the importance of the bill in creating …
0:04:11
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45 sec
Shekar Krishnan explains vote in support of hotel workers
Council Member Shekar Krishnan expresses gratitude to hotel workers in New York City and votes in favor of the proposed legislation. He emphasizes the council's support for these essential workers …
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7 sec
Vote outcome on proposed introduction 991-C
The committee voted to adopt proposed introduction 991-C, also known as the Safe Hotels Act. The vote tally was as follows: - Yeas: 6 - Nays: 0 - Abstentions: 0 …
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18 sec
