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Local law · Int 0741-2026

A public education campaign and reporting on NYC 988

New York City Council

Latest action Jun 15, 2026

Sponsor: Linda Lee (Council Member, District 23, Democratic)

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A Local Law in relation to the establishment of a department of health and mental hygiene task force on NYC 988, and to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a public education campaign and reporting on NYC 988

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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

The bill would create a task force to study the current NYC 988 system and make recommendations for its improvement. The task force would be required to submit a report to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council with their recommendations, including updates to counselor training to ensure culturally competent and trauma-informed responses, strategies to strengthen language access, and methods to track the quality of service that callers receive. The task force would also be required to make recommendations on strategies to address underutilization of 988 among historically underserved communities, as well as outreach and communication strategies targeting those communities. The bill would also require the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to submit an annual report on NYC 988 operations, including data on the number of calls, texts, and chats answered, average response times, transfers to 911, mobile crisis team referrals, peer support contacts, and follow-up rates. In addition, the bill would require DOHMH to create a public education campaign on mental health and NYC 988, to be conducted in English and all designated citywide languages. The campaign would provide information on the appropriate use of 988, services accessible through 988, additional community-based mental health resources, how 988 differs from 911, and key features of the system including its availability, confidentiality, and language access options.

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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 Mental Health and Substance Use

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Cosponsors

12

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

  • Democratic10
  • Republican1

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilMay 14, 2026Result: passed

    (48) (0) (0) (3)

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee on Mental Health and Substance UseMay 14, 2026Result: passed

    (6) (0) (0) (1)

Full history

  1. Jun 15, 2026

    Returned unsigned by the Mayor

    This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

    NYC Council

  2. Jun 13, 2026

    Adopted

    This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

    Administration

  3. May 14, 2026

    Passed a chamber

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

    NYC Council

  4. May 14, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

  5. May 14, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

Show full history (7 earlier events)
  1. May 14, 2026

    Committee vote

    This Introduction was Approved by Committee

    Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

  2. May 14, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

  3. May 14, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  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 Mental Health and Substance Use

    NYC Council

  6. Mar 4, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

  7. Mar 4, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

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