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Local law · Int 0022-2026

Requiring the department of education to distribute materials to students about the risks of social media and online hate

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education to distribute materials to students about the risks of social media and online hate

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Latest action Apr 27, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Shaun Abreu

Council Member, District 7 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to distribute materials to middle and high school students annually, beginning September 30, 2026, regarding the risks and dangers associated with social media for youth, including in relation to online bullying, harassment, discrimination, misinformation, and disinformation, as well as how to prevent or mitigate associated harms. The materials would be age-appropriate and updated annually to reflect changes in information and best practices, and would also be posted to the department’s website.

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Where it stands

Became law without the Mayor's signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee to Combat Hate

Cosponsors

Linda Lee, Farah N. Louis and 12 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilMar 26, 2026Result: passed

    (50) (0) (0) (0)

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee to Combat HateMar 26, 2026Result: passed

    (6) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

  1. Apr 27, 2026

    Returned unsigned by the Mayor

    This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

    NYC Council

  2. Apr 25, 2026

    Adopted

    This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

    Administration

  3. Mar 26, 2026

    Committee vote

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

    Committee to Combat Hate

  4. Mar 26, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by consent Roll Call.

    NYC Council

  5. Mar 26, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee to Combat Hate

Show full history (7 earlier events)
  1. Mar 26, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee to Combat Hate

  2. Mar 26, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee to Combat Hate

  3. Mar 26, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  4. Feb 25, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee to Combat Hate

  5. Feb 25, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee to Combat Hate

  6. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  7. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee to Combat Hate

    NYC Council