Local law · Int 0229-2026
Establishing a program to support older adults providing kinship care
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a program to support older adults providing kinship care
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Commissioner for the Aging to create a kinship care program that would support older adults who provide full-time care for someone who is not their biological child. At a minimum, the program would provide case assistance and workshops on issues related to kinship caregiving. The bill would require the Commissioner to provide written materials about the kinship care program to older adult centers and to provide in-person information sessions at older adult centers.
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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 Aging
Cosponsors
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic2
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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 Aging
NYC Council