Local law · Int 0832-2026
Requiring the fire department to provide mental health support services to emergency responders
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the fire department to provide mental health support services to emergency responders
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Fire Department to provide emergency responders with mental health support services and information designed to reduce the effects of psychological trauma emergency responders may experience during and after critical incidents. The services would include expanded availability of clinicians and peer support profession, voluntary wellness information sessions, posting information on available resources on FDNY’s website and in department facilities, and providing training to supervisors on first responder mental health.
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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 Fire and Emergency Management
Cosponsors
Virginia Maloney, Farah N. Louis and 2 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic3
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- Virginia Maloney
- Farah N. Louis
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
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Full history
- Apr 16, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Apr 16, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
NYC Council