Local law · Int 0512-2026
Adding a 311 complaint category for SNAP theft
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to adding a 311 complaint category for SNAP theft
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Commissioner of Information Technology and Telecommunications to create a specific 311 category through which the public can submit complaints regarding thefts of their benefits issued through the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance program (SNAP). The category would be available on all relevant 311 platforms, including its website and mobile platforms. The Commissioner would be required to send data from these complaints to the respective police precinct as well as to the Department of Social Services (DSS) on a monthly basis. DSS would be required to publish quarterly reports on these complaints, including dates and locations of where the theft occurred.
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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 Technology
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Phil Wong and 18 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic15
- Republican5
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- Farah N. Louis
- Phil Wong
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Ty Hankerson
- Shanel Thomas-Henry
- Chris Banks
- Lincoln Restler
- Elsie Encarnación
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Sandra Ung
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Shirley Aldebol
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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 Technology
NYC Council