The Legal Aid Society today lauded the New York City Council for overriding Mayor Eric Adams’ veto of the How Many Stops Act (HMSA) and threatened litigation should the Administration refuse to implement the new laws.

The How Many Stops Act is a package of two bills that will require the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to record and report data from all executed street stops, investigative encounters, and consent searches.

“Now codified into law, the How Many Stops Act will bring much needed transparency and accountability over the NYPD by providing New Yorkers a complete picture of all NYPD street stops and investigative encounters,” said Tina Luongo, Chief Attorney of the Criminal Defense Practice at The Legal Aid Society.

“We laud City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Members for taking this necessary step to override Mayor Adams’ veto,” they continued. “We hope that this finally settles this issue, and that the Administration will fully implement the laws. However, should the Administration refuse to do so, we will consider judicial intervention to ensure that the How Many Stops Act lives up to its full intended promise.”