Local law · Int 0471-2026
Requiring the establishment of intake centers for families with children
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the establishment of intake centers for families with children
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to establish, within two years of the bill’s effective date and every year annually thereafter, at least one additional intake center for families with children in a borough that does not have an existing family intake center. The additional intake centers would be required to be located in a geographic area that is easily accessible and in close proximity to public transportation. DHS would not have to open any additional family intake centers so long as it maintains at least one operational intake center in each borough.
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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
Farah N. Louis, Gale A. Brewer and 2 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic4
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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