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Local law · Int 1049-2026

Requiring outreach, surveys, and reporting related to the effects of chatbot use on mental health

New York City Council

Latest action Sep 10, 2026

Sponsor: Frank Morano (Council Member, District 51, Republican)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring outreach, surveys, and reporting related to the effects of chatbot use on mental health

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Oct 9, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to conduct a public awareness campaign on the negative mental health effects associated with chatbot use. As part of the public awareness campaign, the Commissioner would be required to develop specific materials for young people, older adults, and veterans. Additionally, the Commissioner would be required to conduct triennial citywide surveys on the mental health of chatbot users in the city. The Commissioner would be required to publish an annual report that includes agency actions, proposals, and current research addressing mental health effects of chatbot use; a summary of any mental health emergencies due to chatbot use in the city during the past year; and, if applicable, the results of that year’s citywide mental health survey.

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 Mental Health and Substance Use

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Cosponsors

6

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

  • Democratic5
  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Sep 10, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Sep 10, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

    NYC Council

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