Local law · Int 0245-2024
Establishing a universal benefits application for city benefits and codifying Access NYC, and to repeal section 3-119.3 of the administrative code of the city…
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a universal benefits application for city benefits and codifying Access NYC, and to repeal section 3-119.3 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to a study on notification of public assistance eligibility
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would mandate a report on the feasibility of creating a universal benefits application for local public benefit programs and mandate the creation of a universal benefits application as determined feasible by the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services. This bill would also codify Access NYC, which is a screening tool for public assistance programs, direct the incorporation of new and existing programs as deemed possible, and require increased public awareness efforts of such tools. This bill would also repeal section 3-119.3 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to a study on notification of public assistance eligibility.
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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
Gale A. Brewer, Lincoln Restler and 4 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic6
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Apr 3, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on General Welfare
- Apr 3, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on General Welfare
- 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