Local law · Int 0318-2026
Establishing a New York city guardianship reform commission
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A Local Law in relation to establishing a New York city guardianship reform commission
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the establishment of a commission to study and make recommendations regarding guardianship arrangements provided under Article 81 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law, also known as Article 81 guardianship. The commission’s goals would be to identify challenges, share best practices, and develop expert recommendations on ways to improve the provision and receipt of Article 81 guardianship services in New York City. The commission would be required to submit two reports: the first report no later than one year after the appointment of all commission members, and the second report no later than two years after submission of the first report.
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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
Joann Ariola, Ty Hankerson and 15 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic14
- Republican3
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- Joann Ariola
- Ty Hankerson
- Farah N. Louis
- Chris Banks
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Phil Wong
- James F. Gennaro
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Virginia Maloney
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Yusef Salaam
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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