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Resolution · Res 0097-2026

Urging New York State to increase the funeral cost limit of burial services for low-income residents of New York from $3,400 to $6,000

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Resolution urging New York State to increase the funeral cost limit of burial services for low-income residents of New York from $3,400 to $6,000

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Latest action Jan 29, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Farah N. Louis

Council Member, District 45 · Democratic

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Summary

Increase the funeral cost limit of burial services for low-income residents of New York from $3,400 to $6,000.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

Committee on General Welfare

Cosponsors

Chris Banks, Althea V. Stevens and 5 others

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

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Full history

  1. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Resolution was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on General Welfare

    NYC Council