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Establishing an office of child care and early childhood education to oversee the planning and implementation of child care for any child who resides in the…

New York City Council

Latest action Jul 31, 2026

Sponsor: Jennifer Gutiérrez (Council Member, District 34, Democratic)

Introduced in conjunction with the Brooklyn Borough President.

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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of child care and early childhood education to oversee the planning and implementation of child care for any child who resides in the city at no cost to a parent, stepparent, guardian, or relative of such child

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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 an Office of Child Care and Early Childhood Education (the “Office”) to assist the mayor in planning and implementing child care for any child who resides in the city at no cost to a parent, stepparent, guardian, or relative of such child. The bill would require the Office to coordinate the provision of child care in the city, including, among other mandates, developing recommendations for implementation; considering costs and potential sources of funding for the expansion of child care; and supporting agencies in identifying potential locations for additional child care programs.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Became law without the Mayor's signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Education

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Cosponsors

36

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

  • Democratic35

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee on EducationJun 30, 2026Result: passed

    (13) (0) (0) (0)

  • Vote: Approved by Subcommittee

    Subcommittee on Early Childhood EducationJun 30, 2026Result: passed

    (7) (0) (0) (0)

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilJun 30, 2026Result: passed

    (51) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

  1. Jul 31, 2026

    Returned unsigned by the Mayor

    This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

    NYC Council

  2. Jul 30, 2026

    Adopted

    This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

    Administration

  3. Jun 30, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by consent Roll Call.

    NYC Council

  4. Jun 30, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education

  5. Jun 30, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Education

Show full history (10 earlier events)
  1. Jun 30, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education

  2. Jun 30, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Education

  3. Jun 30, 2026

    Committee vote

    This Introduction was Approved by Committee

    Committee on Education

  4. Jun 30, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Education

  5. Jun 30, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education

  6. Jun 30, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  7. Mar 2, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education

  8. Mar 2, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Subcommittee

    Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education

  9. Feb 12, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  10. Feb 12, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education

    NYC Council

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