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Local law · Int 0447-2026

Information regarding alternatives to incarceration and alternatives to detention programs for youth

New York City Council

Latest action Oct 27, 2026

Sponsor: Althea V. Stevens (Council Member, District 16, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to information regarding alternatives to incarceration and alternatives to detention programs for youth

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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 Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), in consultation with the Department of Youth and Community Development, the Department of Probation, and the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, to develop a guide with accurate information about alternatives to incarceration and alternatives to detention programs for youth. ACS would distribute the guide to judges, attorneys, public defender organizations, youth advocates, and district attorneys.

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 Children and Youth

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Cosponsors

7

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

  • Democratic6
  • Republican1

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

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Full history

  1. Oct 27, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Children and Youth

  2. Oct 27, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Children and Youth

  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 Children and Youth

    NYC Council

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