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Local law · Int 0453-2026

The provision of mental health services for children visiting incarcerated individuals

New York City Council

Latest action Sep 23, 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 the provision of mental health services for children visiting incarcerated individuals

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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 create a mental health services program at city jails for visitors under the age of eighteen to receive referrals for mental health services and, whenever practicable, receive mental health services.

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 Criminal Justice

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Cosponsors

12

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

  • Democratic12

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Full history

  1. Sep 23, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Criminal Justice

  2. Sep 23, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Criminal Justice

  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 Criminal Justice

    NYC Council

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