Local law · Int 0403-2026
Creating a department of community safety
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a department of community safety
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New York City Council
Summary
This legislation creates a Department of Community Safety that will be tasked with promoting community safety, and providing emergency responses that support the preservation of public health, safety and welfare. This effort will involve collaboration with emergency responders, social service and public health officials, and the maintenance of field operations to facilitate the delivery of services to vulnerable populations and advance a sense of security within a community.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
Introduced in conjunction with the Brooklyn Borough President.
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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 Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Cosponsors
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Althea V. Stevens and 32 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic33
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- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
- Althea V. Stevens
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Christopher Marte
- Harvey D. Epstein
- Sandy Nurse
- Alexa Avilés
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Crystal Hudson
- Julie Won
- Farah N. Louis
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- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Chi A. Ossé
- Nantasha M. Williams
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Yusef Salaam
- Gale A. Brewer
- Amanda C. Farías
- Rita C. Joseph
- Chris Banks
- Shekar Krishnan
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Justin E. Sanchez
- Ty Hankerson
- Elsie Encarnación
- Kayla Santosuosso
- Shanel Thomas-Henry
- Carl Wilson
- Shirley Aldebol
- Kamillah Hanks
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Kevin C. Riley
- Linda Lee
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Full history
- Oct 30, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
- Oct 30, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Public Safety
- Oct 30, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
- Oct 30, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Public Safety
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
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- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
NYC Council