Local law · Int 0026-2026
Background checks for child care providers, employees, and volunteers
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to background checks for child care providers, employees, and volunteers
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to complete a request for a background check for current and prospective child care providers, employees, and volunteers within 14 days from the date a request is received. This bill would also require DOHMH to submit to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council an annual report on each request for a background check received by the agency.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Health
Cosponsors
Althea V. Stevens, Farah N. Louis and 2 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic4
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health
NYC Council