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Local law · Int 0278-2026

The creation and publicization of an online portal for vulnerable and homebound individuals to voluntarily facilitate their inclusion in outreach and recovery…

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation and publicization of an online portal for vulnerable and homebound individuals to voluntarily facilitate their inclusion in outreach and recovery efforts during emergencies

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Latest action Jan 29, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Linda Lee

Council Member, District 23 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would require the Commissioner of Emergency Management to create and publicize a portal on its website where individuals can voluntarily self-identify as vulnerable or homebound and request inclusion in outreach and recovery plans for emergencies. The portal would allow individuals to provide relevant information to facilitate their inclusion in existing systems used by the Emergency Management Department to assist vulnerable and homebound individuals before, during, and after emergency conditions.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

Cosponsors

Farah N. Louis and Susan Zhuang

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

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Full history

  1. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

    NYC Council