Local law · Int 0772-2026
The creation of a taskforce to study improving safety in homeless shelters
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A Local Law in relation to the creation of a taskforce to study improving safety in homeless shelters
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
Summary
This bill would create a task force to study improving safety in Department of Homeless Services (DHS) shelters. The task force would have nine members and include the DHS commissioner, who would serve as the chairperson, and appointees of the Mayor and the Council Speaker who would have background in homeless services and law enforcement. One appointed member would be a shelter resident. Within one year of the formation of the task force, it would issue a report of its recommendations. The task force would no longer exist after the issuance of the report.
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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 General Welfare
Cosponsors
Lincoln Restler, Darlene Mealy and 3 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic5
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Full history
- Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 10, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on General Welfare
NYC Council