Vote: Approved by Council
NYC CouncilJul 14, 2025Result: passed
(42) (0) (0) (9)
Local law · Int 1259-2025
Requiring basic training in behavioral support strategies for certain staff at juvenile detention facilities
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring basic training in behavioral support strategies for certain staff at juvenile detention facilities
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Latest action Aug 13, 2025
New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require that all direct service staff employed at juvenile detention facilities who are not professionally certified or licensed in mental health, behavioral analysis, medicine, or a similar field, to complete foundational training in behavioral support strategies. Such strategies include de-escalation and crisis prevention techniques, guidance on incorporating trauma-informed and culturally competent practices when addressing challenging behaviors, as well as basic principles for encouraging positive behaviors and learning. The bill would also require the commissioner of the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) to make the trainings, informational materials, and guidance available to providers who work directly with youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
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Where it stands
Became law without the Mayor's signature.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Children and Youth
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Lincoln Restler and 10 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic9
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- Farah N. Louis
- Lincoln Restler
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Chris Banks
- Justin L. Brannan
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Gale A. Brewer
- Rita C. Joseph
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Althea V. Stevens
- Carlina Rivera
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
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Recorded votes
Vote: Approved by Committee
Committee on Children and YouthJul 14, 2025Result: passed
(5) (0) (0) (1)
Full history
- Aug 13, 2025
Adopted
This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted
Administration
- Aug 12, 2025
Returned unsigned by the Mayor
This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor
NYC Council
- Jul 14, 2025
Committee vote
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.
Committee on Children and Youth
- Jul 14, 2025
Passed a chamber
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by consent Roll Call.
NYC Council
- Jul 14, 2025
Amended
This Introduction was Amended by Committee
Committee on Children and Youth
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- Jul 14, 2025
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Children and Youth
- Jul 14, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Children and Youth
- Jul 14, 2025
Sent to the executive
This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council
NYC Council
- Jun 17, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Children and Youth
- Jun 17, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Children and Youth
- Apr 24, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Apr 24, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Children and Youth
NYC Council