Local law · Int 0207-2024
Minimum standards for emergency congregate housing
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to minimum standards for emergency congregate housing
The heading above is this same sentence with its legal opening removed. No words were added, changed or reordered.
New York City Council
Summary
This bill would establish minimum standards for emergency congregate housing in New York City, including at the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers (HERRCs) established to address the increase of migrants in the City. Standards would mirror those that apply to shelters operated by the Department of Social Services including beds being at least three feet apart and at least 30 inches in width, toiletries and secure lockers being provided, a clean, well-maintained, working shower for every fifteen individuals, a clean, well maintained and working toilet and/or urinal and sink for every ten individuals, access to laundry facilities, meals and accommodations for dietary needs and restrictions, and various services and resources.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 7, 2026. About our data
Following needs an Agora account. You will sign in first, then come back to this page.
Your position on this bill
Choose the position closest to yours. You'll sign in or create an account to save it.
Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on General Welfare
Cosponsors
Diana I. Ayala, Alexa Avilés and 11 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic11
Party is shown for the 11 cosponsors who are on Agora.
Shown in neutral colors by design; Agora is non-partisan.
- Diana I. Ayala
- Alexa Avilés
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Lincoln Restler
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Shekar Krishnan
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
- Julie Won
- Christopher Marte
- Crystal Hudson
Show the full list (13 names)Show fewer cosponsors
Names without a link are in the official record but not on Agora.
Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on General Welfare
NYC Council