Local law · Int 0085-2024

A health survey of migrants, including recent arrivals and asylum seekers, and to repeal such amendments upon the expiration thereof

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a health survey of migrants, including recent arrivals and asylum seekers, and to repeal such amendments upon the expiration thereof

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Latest action Jul 8, 2024

New York City Council

Sponsor

Carlina Rivera

Summary

This bill would require an office or agency designated by the mayor, in consultation with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and any other office or agency designated by the mayor, to develop a health survey of migrants, including specifically those who have arrived recently and those who seek asylum, to elicit information related to long-term health needs, chronic conditions, and healthcare access needs of such migrants. The bill would require the designated mayoral office or agency to conduct the survey annually in multiple languages in locations serving migrants. The bill would require the designated mayoral office or agency to submit an annual report to the Council reporting on the survey results and recommending ways to identify and anticipate health needs of migrants residing in New York City.

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Where it stands

Became law without the Mayor's signature.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

Committee on Immigration

Cosponsors

Alexa Avilés, Jennifer Gutiérrez and 13 others

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Recorded votes

Vote: Approved by Council
NYC CouncilJun 6, 2024Result: passed
(50) (0) (1) (0)
Vote: Approved by Committee
Committee on ImmigrationJun 6, 2024Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

Jul 8, 2024
Returned unsigned by the Mayor
This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor
NYC Council
Jul 6, 2024
Adopted
This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted
Administration
Jun 6, 2024
Passed a chamber
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by consent Roll Call.
NYC Council
Jun 6, 2024
Amended
This Introduction was Amended by Committee
Committee on Immigration
Jun 6, 2024
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Immigration

Show full history (9 earlier events)

Jun 6, 2024
Committee vote
This Introduction was Approved by Committee
Committee on Immigration
Jun 6, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Immigration
Jun 6, 2024
Sent to the executive
This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council
NYC Council
Apr 16, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Immigration
Apr 16, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Hospitals
Apr 16, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Hospitals
Apr 16, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Immigration
Feb 8, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
Feb 8, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Immigration
NYC Council