Local law · Int 0798-2026
Requiring agencies to use e-mail as the default method for providing official notices
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring agencies to use e-mail as the default method for providing official notices
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require all city agencies to send official notices via e-mail unless the agency does not have an e-mail address on file. Agencies that send out official notices would be required to collect e-mail addresses. Individuals that wish to receive other types of official notices would be allowed to opt-out.
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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 Technology
Cosponsors
Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis and 1 other
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic3
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Full history
- Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 26, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Technology
NYC Council