Wellness checks on older adults during certain weather events, and to repeal repetitions of the definition of “older adult” in subdivision a of section…

Summary

This bill would require the Commissioner of the New York City (NYC) Department for the Aging (DFTA) to develop a protocol in collaboration with NYC Emergency Management and relevant agencies to conduct wellness checks during cold weather alerts, extreme heat warnings, and heat-related emergencies. Wellness checks would include a set of questions developed by DFTA to gauge an older adult’s well-being, a determination of such older adult’s apparent well-being, and a report on the conditions in such older adult’s place of residence. The bill would also repeal repetitions of the definition of “older adult” in subdivision a of section 21-205.1, subdivision a of section 21-210, subdivision a of section 21-211, subdivision a of section 21-215, and subdivision a of section 21-216 of the administrative code.

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Where it stands

Became law without the Mayor's signature.

Committee on Aging

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Cosponsors

Recorded votes

• Vote: Approved by Committee

  Committee on AgingJul 16, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (6)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (1)

  See member positions for the vote on Jul 16, 2026 (Approved by Committee)

• Vote: Approved by Council

  NYC CouncilJul 16, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (49)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (2)

  See member positions for the vote on Jul 16, 2026 (Approved by Council)

Full history

1. Aug 18, 2026

   Adopted

   This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

   Administration

2. Aug 18, 2026

   Returned unsigned by the Mayor

   This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

   NYC Council

3. Jul 20, 2026

   Sent to the executive

   This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

   NYC Council

4. Jul 16, 2026

   Committee vote

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

   Committee on Aging

5. Jul 16, 2026

   Passed a chamber

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

   NYC Council

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