Resolution calling on the State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A. 127/S. 1738, to prohibit prosecutors from using creative expression as evidence against a criminal defendant without clear and convincing proof that there is a literal, factual nexus between the creative expression and the facts of the case

Res 0171-2026 · Resolution · Committee

Sponsors: Althea V. Stevens, Crystal Hudson, Farah N. Louis, Nantasha M. Williams, Sandy Nurse, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Shahana K. Hanif, Shaun Abreu, Tiffany L. Cabán

Timeline

• Jan 29, 2026: Introduced by Council (City Council)
• Jan 29, 2026: Referred to Comm by Council (City Council)