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Asking Albany · Res 0370-2026

Legislation requiring a mental health professional be present when juveniles are being interrogated by the police

New York City Council

Latest action Mar 10, 2026

Sponsor: Yusef Salaam (Council Member, District 9, Democratic)

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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation requiring a mental health professional be present when juveniles are being interrogated by the police

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Jul 30, 2026. About our data

What this can and cannot do

This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the New York State Legislature and the Governor to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.

Summary

Requiring a mental health professional be present when juveniles are being interrogated by the police.

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. Adopted

Committee

Committee on Public Safety

Full history

  1. Mar 10, 2026

    Introduced

    This Resolution was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Mar 10, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Public Safety

    NYC Council

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