Local law · Int 0147-2026
Requiring notification of community boards and elected officials before renewing an emergency shelter contract
New York City Council
Sponsor: David M. Carr (Council Member, District 50, Republican)
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring notification of community boards and elected officials before renewing an emergency shelter contract
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Summary
This bill would amend the existing community notification requirement to require the Department of Homeless Services to notifying elected officials and community boards for affected areas when an emergency homeless shelter contract is renewed.
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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 Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
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Cosponsors
7
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Republican4
- Democratic3
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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 Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
NYC Council
Read the record
- Official record (opens in a new tab) The authoritative record on the NYC Council's Legistar.
- Readable version (intro.nyc) (opens in a new tab) An independent, easier-to-read copy of the same bill. Not an official source.