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Local law · Int 0941-2026

Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to develop and offer resources, clinical guidance and training on disability and accessibility in health…

New York City Council

Latest action Jun 15, 2026

Sponsor: Linda Lee (Council Member, District 23, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to develop and offer resources, clinical guidance and training on disability and accessibility in health care settings

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require the New York City Department of Health (DOHMH) to create a disability competency and accessibility training program, as well as educational resources for health care providers and patients regarding disability-related health care access rights, accommodations, and available city resources for New Yorkers with disabilities. The training would be designed to help health care providers learn disability-inclusive practices and strategies for helping disabled New Yorkers receive care. DOHMH would be required to offer trainings to health care providers employed by New York City Health + Hospitals, share any educational resources developed on the DOHMH website, and report on the progress of the training program.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Disabilities

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Cosponsors

6

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic6

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Full history

  1. Jun 15, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Health

  2. Jun 15, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Hospitals

  3. Jun 15, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Disabilities

  4. Jun 15, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Hospitals

  5. Jun 15, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Disabilities

Show full history (3 earlier events)
  1. Jun 15, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Health

  2. Jun 11, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. Jun 11, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Disabilities

    NYC Council

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