Local law · Int 0700-2026
Providing public educational outreach regarding pediatric obesity
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing public educational outreach regarding pediatric obesity
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to conduct public educational outreach to increase awareness of the health risks associated with pediatric obesity, and would require the department to conduct outreach to pediatricians and family practitioners in neighborhoods disproportionally impacted by pediatric obesity. The bill would also require DOHMH to identify the resources available to those impacted by pediatric obesity, such as the pediatric obesity action kit.
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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 Health
Cosponsors
Kevin C. Riley, Lynn C. Schulman and 2 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic4
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Full history
- Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 24, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health
NYC Council