Local law · Int 0637-2024
Creating a three-digit mental health emergency hotline
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a three-digit mental health emergency hotline
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
Summary
This bill would require the Office of Community Mental Health (“Office”) to establish a three-digit hotline, staffed by mental health call operators, for individuals experiencing a mental health emergency. The Office would train call operators in the mental health emergency response protocol and conduct public outreach and education publicizing the three-digit hotline.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Shahana K. Hanif and 5 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic6
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Mar 7, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 7, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
NYC Council