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Local law · Int 0727-2026

The commissioner of homeless services coordinating with hospitals to make certain supplies available to discharged patients during certain weather events

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the commissioner of homeless services coordinating with hospitals to make certain supplies available to discharged patients during certain weather events

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Latest action Jun 1, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Shaun Abreu

Council Member, District 7 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would require the Commissioner of Homeless Services to make best efforts to coordinate with hospitals to make available supplies to patients experiencing homelessness, upon their discharge from the hospitals. The supplies during a Code Blue alert would include a mylar thermal blanket, a set of hand warmers, a winter hat, and a pair of gloves. The supplies during a Code Red alert would include a mylar thermal blanket, a reusable water bottle filled with water, cooling wipes, and a bandana.

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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 General Welfare

Cosponsors

Lincoln Restler, Chris Banks and 4 others

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

  • Democratic6

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilApr 30, 2026Result: passed

    (50) (0) (0) (0)
  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee on General WelfareApr 28, 2026Result: passed

    (4) (0) (2) (1)

Full history

  1. Jun 1, 2026

    Returned unsigned by the Mayor

    This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

    NYC Council

  2. May 30, 2026

    Adopted

    This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

    Administration

  3. Apr 30, 2026

    Passed a chamber

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

    NYC Council

  4. Apr 30, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  5. Apr 28, 2026

    Committee vote

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

    Committee on General Welfare

Show full history (7 earlier events)
  1. Apr 28, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on General Welfare

  2. Apr 28, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on General Welfare

  3. Apr 28, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on General Welfare

  4. Mar 10, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  5. Mar 10, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on General Welfare

    NYC Council

  6. Mar 9, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing on P-C Item by Comm

    Committee on General Welfare

  7. Mar 9, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was P-C Item Laid Over by Comm

    Committee on General Welfare