Local law · Int 1016-2026
Establishing a Legionnaires’ disease hotline
New York City Council
Sponsor: Lynn C. Schulman (Council Member, District 29, Democratic)
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a Legionnaires’ disease hotline
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Summary
This bill would require that the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) establish and maintain a hotline for the public to request information about Legionnaires’ disease and disease outbreaks in NYC, as well as to provide hotline users with referrals to resources and medical services.
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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 Health
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Cosponsors
3
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic3
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Full history
- Sep 2, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Health
- Sep 2, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was P-C Item Laid Over by Comm
Committee on Health
- Aug 13, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Aug 13, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health
NYC Council
Read the record
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