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Local law · Int 1137-2026

Workforce development for persons with disabilities and establishing a business incubator pilot program for such persons

New York City Council

Latest action Oct 22, 2026

Sponsor: Shahana K. Hanif (Council Member, District 39, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to workforce development for persons with disabilities and establishing a business incubator pilot program for such persons

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Oct 24, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require that the Department of Small Business Services (SBS), in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development, develop and implement a pilot program to establish incubator sites that will provide training, guidance, and resources for individuals with disabilities who own or are interested in owning a business, as well as raise awareness about the business incubator pilot program. The bill would also make clear that SBS has primary responsibility for workforce development for people with disabilities.

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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

16

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

  • Democratic15
  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Oct 22, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Oct 22, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

    NYC Council

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