Local law · Int 0290-2026
Requiring shelters to provide free internet access to residents
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring shelters to provide free internet access to residents
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the commissioner of the Department of Social Services (DSS) to ensure that all shelters provide free broadband Wi-Fi internet access to residents.
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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 General Welfare
Cosponsors
Amanda C. Farías, Chris Banks and 8 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic10
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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 General Welfare
NYC Council