Local law · Int 1224-2025
Requiring shelters to provide free internet access to residents
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring shelters to provide free internet access to residents
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the commissioner of the Department of Social Services (DSS) to ensure that all shelters provide free broadband Wi-Fi internet access to residents.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on General Welfare
Cosponsors
Justin L. Brannan, Amanda C. Farías and 17 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic16
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- Justin L. Brannan
- Amanda C. Farías
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Chris Banks
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Diana I. Ayala
- Darlene Mealy
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Nantasha M. Williams
- Oswald J. Feliz
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- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Crystal Hudson
- Christopher Marte
- Shekar Krishnan
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Althea V. Stevens
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Mar 26, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 26, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on General Welfare
NYC Council