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Local law · Int 0387-2026

Requiring reporting on crime statistics in shelters

New York City Council

Latest action Oct 28, 2026

Sponsor: Public Advocate Jumaane Williams

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring reporting on crime statistics in shelters

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to produce to an annual report detailing “critical incidents” occurring in shelters, including assault, sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, weapons possession, arson, and theft. The annual report will also detail efforts to upgrade security and any agreements made between DHS and the New York City Police Department or other entities to enhance security.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

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 General Welfare

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Cosponsors

3

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

  • Democratic3

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Full history

  1. Oct 28, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on General Welfare

  2. Oct 28, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on General Welfare

  3. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  4. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on General Welfare

    NYC Council

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