Local law · Int 0843-2026
Establishing a program to provide public notification of school emergencies
New York City Council
Sponsor: Althea V. Stevens (Council Member, District 16, Democratic)
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a program to provide public notification of school emergencies
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Summary
The bill would require the City to establish an alert system to notify the public of emergencies that require law enforcement at schools.
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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 Public Safety
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Cosponsors
16
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic16
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Full history
- Jun 10, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Public Safety
- Jun 10, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Public Safety
- 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 Public Safety
NYC Council
Read the record
- Official record (opens in a new tab) The authoritative record on the NYC Council's Legistar.
- Readable version (intro.nyc) (opens in a new tab) An independent, easier-to-read copy of the same bill. Not an official source.