City Council Legislation: Bills and Local Laws

This dataset contains information on New York City bills from 1998 through 2024.

The New York City Council is the City’s legislative body, responsible for proposing, debating, and voting on legislation that affects all aspects of city governance. The legislative process for Introductions in NYC follows these steps:

Bill Introduced – A bill is introduced by a Council Member and assigned a number.

Committee Hearings – The bill is referred to a committee for review, where public hearings may be held for discussion, public comment, and stakeholder engagement.

Committee Vote – The committee votes on whether to advance the bill to the full Council.

Full Council Vote – If approved by the committee, the bill is voted on by the entire Council. A majority vote is required for passage.

Mayoral Action – Once passed by the Council, the bill is sent to the Mayor, who may sign it into law, veto it, or allow it to become law without a signature. If vetoed, the Council can override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote.

Enactment – Once signed or passed via override, the bill is assigned a local law number and becomes part of the city’s legal code. Bills may be enacted immediately, or upon a date defined in the bill.

This dataset provides information on all introductions, regardless of whether they were enacted.

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74353
Matter Id: 74353 • Status: Laid Over in Committee • File Num: Int 0942-2024
Matter Id
74353
Status
Laid Over in Committee
File Num
Int 0942-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Gennaro
Committee
Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts
Name
Replacement of lead water service lines.
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-02-20T15:59:10.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the replacement of lead water service lines
Summary
This bill would require property owners other than New York City to replace lead water service lines, and to obtain a certification stating that the property does not have a lead service line, within 10 years. Owners who make up to 50% of the Area Median Income would be eligible for financial assistance from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Any City permit fees required to replace a service line would be waived. DEP would need to replace a service line in a property where a child care program is located for free if DEP is notified. DEP would have to replace a lead service line if it conducts work on or affecting the line. Also, DEP would need to post on its website information on the replacement requirement and available City assistance. An owner that does not replace a lead service line by the deadline would be liable for a civil penalty of up to $1,000, and an owner that fails to obtain a timely certification would be liable for a civil penalty of up to $500.
73401
Matter Id: 73401 • Status: Laid Over in Committee • File Num: Int 0950-2024
Matter Id
73401
Status
Laid Over in Committee
File Num
Int 0950-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Public Advocate Williams
Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Name
Increasing the number of violations required to revoke authorization to operate a commuter van service.
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0087-2022
Modified Date
2025-02-20T16:05:52.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the number of violations required to revoke authorization to operate a commuter van service
Summary
This bill would increase the number of violations, from three to six violations, of paragraph 5 of subdivision a of section 19-504.3 of the Administrative Code, which require a commuter van driver to hold the required driver’s licenses for operating a commuter van, before an authorization to operate a commuter van service is revoked. It would also provide for a 15-day suspension, after the opportunity for a hearing, after three such violations in a six month period.
74358
Matter Id: 74358 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0940-2024
Matter Id
74358
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0940-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Feliz
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Name
Program for the waiver of fees for certain vacant storefront areas.
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-02-20T15:58:46.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a program for the waiver of fees for certain vacant storefront areas.
Summary
This bill would permit the waiving of certain fees for qualifying commercial properties located within commercial corridors in designated disadvantaged council districts with high storefront vacancy rates in the city, if certain criteria are met.
74222
Matter Id: 74222 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0945-2024
Matter Id
74222
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0945-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Holden
Committee
Committee on Public Safety
Name
Repeal sections 9-131, 9-205, 10-178, and 14-154 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to persons not to be detained and immigration enforcement.
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-02-20T16:01:19.000
Title
A Local Law to repeal sections 9-131, 9-205, 10-178, and 14-154 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to persons not to be detained and immigration enforcement
Summary
This bill would repeal laws that limit the Department of Correction’s, Department of Probation’s, and the New York City Police Department’s cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”). This bill would also repeal a law that prohibits the City from partnering with ICE to enforce federal immigration law and that prohibits the use of City resources, property, and information obtained on behalf of the City in furtherance of federal immigration enforcement.
74319
Matter Id: 74319 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0957-2024
Matter Id
74319
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0957-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Vernikov
Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Name
Discounted quarterly municipal parking field permits for seniors
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-02-20T16:07:52.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to discounted quarterly municipal parking field permits for seniors
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop a scheme offering discounted quarterly municipal parking field permits for older New Yorkers. To be eligible for the discount, an individual must be 62 years of age or older and have an annual gross income that is 50% or lower of the area median income.
74323
Matter Id: 74323 • Status: Laid Over in Committee • File Num: Int 0953-2024
Matter Id
74323
Status
Laid Over in Committee
File Num
Int 0953-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Restler
Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Name
Limiting bundling of campaign contributions by persons who have business dealings with the city
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-02-20T18:33:54.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting bundling of campaign contributions by persons who have business dealings with the city
Summary
This bill would prohibit campaigns for city office and their principal committees from accepting contributions bundled by persons who have business dealings with the city if they exceed certain amounts varying by the office being sought. This bill would also clarify that the use of personalized hyperlinks to deliver contributions constitutes bundling.
74389
Matter Id: 74389 • Status: Withdrawn • File Num: Int 0946-2024
Matter Id
74389
Status
Withdrawn
File Num
Int 0946-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Menin
Committee
Committee on Small Business
Name
Job bank for individuals with federal employment authorization.
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Passed Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-02-20T14:57:43.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to a job bank for individuals with federal employment authorization
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) to create an online job bank for individuals with federal employment authorization. The website hosting the job bank would include a portal that would permit employers to submit job postings. Each job posting included on the website would indicate whether the position requires candidates to possess U.S. citizenship, Lawful Permanent Resident status, or an Employment Authorization Document. The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs would coordinate with SBS, all other relevant city agencies, and community and labor organizations deemed appropriate by SBS to conduct outreach regarding the job bank to immigrants in New York City.
74304
Matter Id: 74304 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0955-2024
Matter Id
74304
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0955-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Riley
Committee
Committee on Education
Name
Requiring annual reports on afterschool programs
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-02-20T16:07:18.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring annual reports on afterschool programs
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Youth and Community Development, to provide annual reports on afterschool programs. Specifically, this bill would require reporting on location, available seats, enrollment, student demographic data, and attendance for each afterschool program offered in the previous school year.
74262
Matter Id: 74262 • Status: Enacted • File Num: Int 0956-2024
Matter Id
74262
Status
Enacted
File Num
Int 0956-2024
Law Number
2024/111
Primary Sponsor
Rivera
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Name
Display of artwork on temporary protective structures on construction sites.
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Passed Date
2024-11-09T00:00:00.000
Enacted Date
2024-11-09T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-02-20T16:07:40.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the New York city building code, in relation to the display of artwork on temporary protective structures on construction sites
Summary
This bill would allow approved or alternative artwork to be painted directly on a sidewalk shed or construction fence. It would also allow approved artwork or alternative artwork remain on display for as long as the sidewalk shed or construction fence has a valid permit. This bill also makes certain technical and clarifying changes.
74206
Matter Id: 74206 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0937-2024
Matter Id
74206
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0937-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Avilés
Committee
Committee on Economic Development
Name
Annual reporting on the use of shore power at cruise terminals.
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-02-20T15:58:06.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to annual reporting on the use of shore power at cruise terminals
Summary
This bill would require the New York City Economic Development Corporation to submit annual reports to the Mayor and Speaker on the use of shore power at city cruise terminals.
74198
Matter Id: 74198 • Status: Laid Over in Committee • File Num: Int 0952-2024
Matter Id
74198
Status
Laid Over in Committee
File Num
Int 0952-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Restler
Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Name
Verification of intermediated contributions to candidates for election and contributions requiring contribution cards.
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-02-20T16:06:43.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the verification of intermediated contributions to candidates for election and contributions requiring contribution cards
Summary
This bill would require the Campaign Finance Board (the Board) to verify contributions to election campaigns directly with contributors when any contribution or contributions from any one contributor are, in the aggregate, greater than $50 and were made through an intermediary or through means that require contribution cards. Such contributions would not be eligible for public funds matching until they have been verified by the Board, unless they are reported close in time to the election date. A candidate who failed to respond within 30 days to requests for information from the Board relating to specific contributions, intermediaries, or possible intermediaries would lose eligibility for public matching of contributions.
73949
Matter Id: 73949 • Status: Laid Over in Committee • File Num: Int 0939-2024
Matter Id
73949
Status
Laid Over in Committee
File Num
Int 0939-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Brooks-Powers
Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Name
Allowing commuter vans to accept hails from prospective passengers in the street
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-02-20T15:58:36.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to allowing commuter vans to accept hails from prospective passengers in the street
Summary
This bill would allow commuter vans to accept hails from prospective passengers in the street in addition to accepting passengers on the basis of telephone contract or other prearrangement.
74341
Matter Id: 74341 • Status: Laid Over in Committee • File Num: Int 0954-2024
Matter Id
74341
Status
Laid Over in Committee
File Num
Int 0954-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Restler
Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Name
Acknowledgment of campaign contributions made in connection with covered elections
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-02-20T16:07:09.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to acknowledgment of campaign contributions made in connection with covered elections
Summary
This bill would require the Campaign Finance Board to mail acknowledgments of contributions reported in disclosure reports to each contributor's residential address. The acknowledgement would provide the amount and date of contributions and information on how to contact the Campaign Finance Board if there is a discrepancy with the contribution.
73767
Matter Id: 73767 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0948-2024
Matter Id
73767
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0948-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Narcisse
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Name
Boarders, lodgers or roomers in a private dwelling.
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 1110-2023
Modified Date
2025-02-20T16:05:23.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the New York city building code and administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to boarders, lodgers or roomers in a private dwelling
Summary
This bill would increase the number of boarders, roomers or lodgers permitted in a private dwelling, such as for Bed and Breakfasts.
73666
Matter Id: 73666 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0944-2024
Matter Id
73666
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0944-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Holden
Committee
Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts
Name
Carrying out testing for and reporting on the presence of controlled substances with significant potential for addiction or other serious health consequences in wastewater.
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 1123-2023
Modified Date
2025-02-20T16:01:10.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City of New York, in relation to carrying out testing for and reporting on the presence of controlled substances with significant potential for addiction or other serious health consequences in wastewater
Summary
This bill would require the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, in collaboration with the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene, to conduct wastewater testing for controlled substances with significant potential for addiction or other serious health consequences at each wastewater treatment plant in New York City. This bill would also require the Commissioners to submit an annual report to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council. The report would include information on, in part, the types and levels of controlled substances with significant potential for addiction or other serious health consequences found in wastewater and the various testing methods used.
73658
Matter Id: 73658 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0938-2024
Matter Id
73658
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0938-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Vernikov
Committee
Committee on Education
Name
Study regarding the feasibility of providing parents with an annual $10,000 tuition reimbursement payment per student to cover the cost of nonpublic schooling and the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof.
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 1162-2023
Modified Date
2025-02-20T15:58:15.000
Title
A Local Law in relation to a study regarding the feasibility of providing parents with an annual $10,000 tuition reimbursement payment per student to cover the cost of nonpublic schooling and the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Finance, in collaboration with the Department of Education, to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a universal school voucher program that provides parents with an annual $10,000 tuition reimbursement payment for each student enrolled in a nonpublic school and report on the findings of the study. The report would include a cost analysis, assess the potential impact to public schools, identify the agency responsible for distributing payments and identify barriers to implementation.
72589
Matter Id: 72589 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0943-2024
Matter Id
72589
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0943-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Holden
Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Name
Temporary absence procedures for citywide public officials.
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0050-2022
Modified Date
2025-02-20T15:59:19.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to temporary absence procedures for citywide public officials
Summary
This bill would require the mayor, public advocate, and comptroller to notify the Council in writing if they are absent from the City for a political purpose unrelated to the duties and responsibilities of their office.
71634
Matter Id: 71634 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0947-2024
Matter Id
71634
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0947-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Public Advocate Williams
Committee
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Name
Requiring quarterly reporting on enforcement interactions with street vendors.
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-02-20T16:05:13.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring quarterly reporting on enforcement interactions with street vendors
Summary
This bill would require the Office of Street Vendor Enforcement, in conjunction with the New York City Police Department and any other relevant agency, to issue quarterly reports containing information about enforcement interactions with street vendors. This bill would also make technical and conforming changes to a section of the City Charter related to street vendors.
73901
Matter Id: 73901 • Status: Laid Over in Committee • File Num: Int 0949-2024
Matter Id
73901
Status
Laid Over in Committee
File Num
Int 0949-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Public Advocate Williams
Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Name
Provision of sufficient receptacles for the storage of solid waste
Intro Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-06-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0693-2022
Modified Date
2025-02-20T16:05:37.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the provision of sufficient receptacles for the storage of solid waste
Summary
This bill would require that someone who manages or controls a building with 100 units or more provide a dumpster for refuse.
73664
Matter Id: 73664 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0924-2024
Matter Id
73664
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0924-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Holden
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Name
Prohibiting the use of plywood to secure vacant buildings.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 1146-2023
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:28.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the use of plywood to secure vacant buildings
Summary
This bill would require the owner of any vacant building that is not continuously guarded or not sealed and kept secure against unauthorized entry to seal building openings using a material other than plywood.
73897
Matter Id: 73897 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0923-2024
Matter Id
73897
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0923-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Holden
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Name
Issuance of building permits for areas in which a certified rezoning application is pending
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0668-2022
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:28.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the issuance of building permits for areas in which a certified rezoning application is pending
Summary
This bill would require that the Department of Buildings not issue building construction permits for areas in which pending rezoning applications have been certified by the City Planning Commission unless the construction complies with the zoning provided for in the certified application.
73907
Matter Id: 73907 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0913-2024
Matter Id
73907
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0913-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Holden
Committee
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Name
Requiring that balloons made with electrically conductive material and filled with gas lighter than air be weighted and include warning labels.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0882-2023
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:26.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring that balloons made with electrically conductive material and filled with gas lighter than air be weighted and include warning labels
Summary
This bill would require that any retailer that sells balloons constructed using metallic materials to attach a label to each balloon with a warning about the dangers of metallic balloons colliding with power lines and the retailer’s identifying information. Retailers would also be required to attach weights to any balloon filled with gas lighter than air. Any retailer that violates this law would be subject to a civil penalty of at least $100 for each balloon sold or offered for sale in violation, with a maximum total daily penalty of $2,000.
73764
Matter Id: 73764 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0929-2024
Matter Id
73764
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0929-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Public Advocate Williams
Committee
Committee on Contracts
Name
Requiring a specification for hazard pay in solicitations for certain emergency procurements made during a state of emergency related to the outbreak of a communicable disease.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 1107-2023
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:30.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring a specification for hazard pay in solicitations for certain emergency procurements made during a state of emergency related to the outbreak of a communicable disease
Summary
This bill would require city agencies to include a specification for hazard pay in solicitations for certain kinds of emergency procurements. Specifically, this bill covers solicitations for client services—for example, homeless and foster care services—that an agency makes during a state of emergency related to the outbreak of a communicable disease. Hazard pay would amount to time and one-half of a worker’s regular rate of pay and would be available only to those who must report for work in person during such state of emergency.
74307
Matter Id: 74307 • Status: Laid Over in Committee • File Num: Int 0926-2024
Matter Id
74307
Status
Laid Over in Committee
File Num
Int 0926-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Menin
Committee
Committee on Technology
Name
Creation of appropriate and responsible use practices for artificial intelligence tools used by city agencies.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-01-24T14:41:45.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the creation of appropriate and responsible use practices for artificial intelligence tools used by city agencies
Summary
This bill would require that the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, or another office or agency designated by the Mayor, promulgate rules establishing minimum appropriate and responsible use practices that all agencies must follow in developing, procuring, deploying, and using public-impacting artificial intelligence. These rules would be reviewed annually. The Department, or such other office or agency, would also be required to submit a report every two years to the Council and the Mayor on the minimum practices, their use, and any updates or changes that were made over the past two years.
74312
Matter Id: 74312 • Status: Enacted • File Num: Int 0908-2024
Matter Id
74312
Status
Enacted
File Num
Int 0908-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Adams
Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Name
Requiring council advice and consent for certain commissioners.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Passed Date
2024-07-06T00:00:00.000
Enacted Date
2024-07-06T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-02-20T17:23:00.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring council advice and consent for certain commissioners
Summary
This bill would require the advice and consent of the Council as part of the appointment process for 20 city agency commissioners that are not currently required to go through this process.
73772
Matter Id: 73772 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0915-2024
Matter Id
73772
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0915-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Holden
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Name
Orders to seal, secure, and close.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 1015-2023
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:26.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to orders to seal, secure, and close
Summary
This bill would permit the Commissioner of Buildings to commence proceedings to seal, secure and close a property where $25,000 or more in unpaid fines is owed to the city with respect to the property and the property appears to be vacant. The bill would also require 15 days’ notice to the property owner and an opportunity to pay the outstanding fines or to demonstrate that the property is not vacant prior to the property being ordered sealed, secured, and closed.
73817
Matter Id: 73817 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0921-2024
Matter Id
73817
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0921-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Holden
Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Name
Timelines for the removal of abandoned or unsafe utility poles, wires, and appurtenances, and the transfer of appurtenances to newly erected poles.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 1071-2023
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:27.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the timelines for the removal of abandoned or unsafe utility poles, wires, and appurtenances, and the transfer of appurtenances to newly erected poles
Summary
This bill would require owners of utility poles, wires, or appurtenances to remove such poles, wires, or appurtenances within 60 days if they become disused or abandoned, and forthwith if they become dangerous or unsafe. It would also require that, whenever a new utility pole is erected which will feature some or all of the appurtenances already on an existing utility pole, such appurtenance must be transferred within 30 days.
73910
Matter Id: 73910 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0919-2024
Matter Id
73910
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0919-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Holden
Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Name
Installation of surveillance cameras to identify illegal placement of household refuse in public litter baskets
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0723-2022
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:27.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of surveillance cameras to identify illegal placement of household refuse in public litter baskets
Summary
This bill would require that the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) install surveillance cameras in each community district to identify any person depositing household refuse in a public litter basket. This bill would require DSNY to consult with Council Members, Community Boards and local residents to determine the locations for such surveillance cameras.
74274
Matter Id: 74274 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0935-2024
Matter Id
74274
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0935-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Won
Committee
Committee on General Welfare
Name
Collection of data regarding the destinations of individuals exiting the shelter and migrant re-ticketing systems, and to repeal such amendments upon the expiration thereof.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:32.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the collection of data regarding the destinations of individuals exiting the shelter and migrant re-ticketing systems, and to repeal such amendments upon the expiration thereof
Summary
This bill would require the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services or another commissioner designated by the mayor to develop a voluntary survey of individuals exiting the shelter and migrant re-ticketing systems. The survey would elicit information related to the immediate destinations of individuals exiting locations offering shelter and migrant re-ticketing services. Case managers and onsite staff at locations providing shelter and migrant re-ticketing services would administer the survey in the best language of individuals taking the survey. The commissioner would submit to the mayor and the Council an annual report regarding the anonymized, aggregated survey results.
73873
Matter Id: 73873 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0933-2024
Matter Id
73873
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0933-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Rivera
Committee
Committee on Public Safety
Name
Outreach campaign on gun buy-back programs.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0916-2023
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:32.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an outreach campaign on gun buy-back programs
Summary
This bill would require the Police Department to conduct an outreach campaign to inform the public about the department’s gun buy-back programs, whereby individuals may voluntarily and anonymously surrender to the department a working or non-working unloaded gun or parts thereof, in exchange for a sum of money to be determined by the department upon surrender. The Police Department would be required to consult with the Office to Prevent Gun Violence and relevant community organizations to conduct such outreach campaign. As part of the outreach campaign, the Police Department would be required to implement a media campaign that would be available on the internet, television, radio and in print, and would be required to maintain on its website and update as needed information about gun buy-back programs.
74113
Matter Id: 74113 • Status: Laid Over in Committee • File Num: Int 0925-2024
Matter Id
74113
Status
Laid Over in Committee
File Num
Int 0925-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Louis
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Name
Requiring the inspection of steam radiators in multiple dwellings.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-02-28T17:32:14.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the inspection of steam radiators in multiple dwellings
Summary
This bill would require annual inspections of steam radiators located in apartments where a child under 6 resides and in the common areas of the buildings where such apartments are located. Inspection of a steam radiator would also be required if owner knows or has reason to know about a potential defect or damage of the radiator. The inspection would be conducted by a licensed plumber or someone under the supervision of a licensed plumber. Owners would be required to provide inspection reports, repair or replace any radiators with damage or a defect, and present notice to occupants to determine if a child under 6 resides in each unit. Owners would be liable for civil penalties for failure to comply with these requirements.
74289
Matter Id: 74289 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0920-2024
Matter Id
74289
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0920-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Holden
Committee
Committee on Standards and Ethics
Name
Rent stabilized housing disclosures by council members.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0823-2022
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:27.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to rent stabilized housing disclosures by council members
Summary
This bill would require Council Members to file an annual disclosure report with the Conflicts of Interest Board indicating whether their primary residence is a rent stabilized housing accommodation. This bill would also establish provisions related to public inspection, report retention, and fines for not filing such reports.
73882
Matter Id: 73882 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0918-2024
Matter Id
73882
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0918-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Holden
Committee
Committee on Public Safety
Name
Sale of aerosol spray paint cans and broad tipped indelible markers
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0619-2022
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:27.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the sale of aerosol spray paint cans and broad tipped indelible markers
Summary
This bill would require every dealer of graffiti instruments to request photo identification from the purchasers of aerosol spray paint cans or broad tipped indelible markers and to conspicuously post a notice indicating the identification requirement.
74225
Matter Id: 74225 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0927-2024
Matter Id
74225
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0927-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Moya
Committee
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Name
Disclosure requirements for OSHA-authorized health and safety course offerings and an education and outreach campaign to raise awareness about fraudulent health and safety courses.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:29.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to disclosure requirements for OSHA-authorized health and safety course offerings and an education and outreach campaign to raise awareness about fraudulent health and safety courses
Summary
This bill would require that any person offering an OSHA-authorized 10-hour or 30-hour health and safety course display information about the instructor, including the instructor’s name, training authorization expiration, authorizing training organization, and where applicable, the trainer identification number. This information would allow prospective students to verify an instructor’s authorization to provide the health and safety course. The bill would also require the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, in collaboration with the Department of Buildings, to conduct a campaign to educate workers about common fraudulent schemes related to health and safety courses.
74303
Matter Id: 74303 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0911-2024
Matter Id
74303
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0911-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Farías
Committee
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Name
Reducing the fine and civil penalty for unlicensed general vending
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:25.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reducing the fine and civil penalty for unlicensed general vending
Summary
This bill would reduce the maximum fine for unlicensed general vending from $1,000 to $500, and it would reduce the civil penalty for each day of unlicensed operation from $250 to $50.
73373
Matter Id: 73373 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0930-2024
Matter Id
73373
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0930-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Public Advocate Williams
Committee
Committee on Health
Name
Establishment of a task force to develop equitable responses to infectious disease related emergencies, including COVID-19.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0065-2022
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:31.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of a task force to develop equitable responses to infectious disease related emergencies, including COVID-19
Summary
This bill would create a task force to study racial disparities in exposure to infectious disease and related testing, treatment and outcomes citywide, and to make recommendations for legislation and policy to mitigate and eliminate such disparities.
73936
Matter Id: 73936 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0916-2024
Matter Id
73936
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0916-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Holden
Committee
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
Name
Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to report on referrals to assisted outpatient treatment programs
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0793-2022
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:26.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to report on referrals to assisted outpatient treatment programs
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to report how many times city agencies and hospitals submit referrals for individuals to assisted outpatient treatment programs under the state law known as Kendra’s Law, including the number of petitions filed for such referrals and the number of resulting court orders.
73437
Matter Id: 73437 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0932-2024
Matter Id
73437
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0932-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Public Advocate Williams
Committee
Committee on Public Safety
Name
Requiring the police department to submit to the council reports of services provided to any private entity.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0118-2022
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:31.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the police department to submit to the council reports of services provided to any private entity
Summary
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the police department to submit to the council reports of services provided to any private entity
73641
Matter Id: 73641 • Status: Laid Over in Committee • File Num: Int 0910-2024
Matter Id
73641
Status
Laid Over in Committee
File Num
Int 0910-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
De La Rosa
Committee
Committee on Civil Service and Labor
Name
Establishment of community hiring and compensation standards for city assisted housing development projects.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 1236-2023
Modified Date
2025-02-07T16:38:16.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of community hiring and compensation standards for city assisted housing development projects
Summary
This bill would require housing developers of certain housing development projects that receive city financial assistance to pay their workers a minimum combined wage and essential benefits package of at least $40 per hour with no less than $25 of that package being wages. It would also require such developers to engage in best efforts to ensure that at least 30 percent of the hours worked on the project are worked by residents of a zip code where at least 15% of the population is below the federal poverty rate or residents of a New York City Housing Authority development. This bill would require a public database and annual reporting on its requirements. This bill would require the comptroller to enforce its requirements as well as provide for a private right of action for aggrieved workers.
73896
Matter Id: 73896 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0922-2024
Matter Id
73896
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0922-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Holden
Committee
Committee on General Welfare
Name
Reporting on the last known address of those in city-administered temporary emergency housing facilities and technical amendments in relation thereto
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0667-2022
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:28.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on the last known address of those in city-administered temporary emergency housing facilities and technical amendments in relation thereto
Summary
This bill would require the Mayor’s Office of Operations to report on the last known address of households in homeless facilities administered by the Department of Homeless Services, the Human Resources Administration, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and the Department of Youth and Community Development. The Mayor’s Office of Operations would submit the reports to the Speaker of the Council and post them online on its website. In addition, this bill would make technical amendments related to the naming and numbering of this subchapter in the Administrative Code.
73618
Matter Id: 73618 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0931-2024
Matter Id
73618
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0931-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Public Advocate Williams
Committee
Committee on Public Safety
Name
Requiring the police department to post quarterly reports on its website relating to the use of seat belt holds and chokeholds
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0283-2022
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:31.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the police department to post quarterly reports on its website relating to the use of seat belt holds and chokeholds
Summary
This bill requires the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to report quarterly on the number of seat belt holds attempted and the number of seat belt holds that resulted in the use of a chokehold by NYPD personnel.
73819
Matter Id: 73819 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0914-2024
Matter Id
73819
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0914-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Holden
Committee
Committee on General Welfare
Name
Requiring the department of homeless services to post shelter information online.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 1036-2023
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:26.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of homeless services to post shelter information online
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to post and update semiannually on its website an interactive map containing information related to each shelter through which DHS or a provider under contract with DHS provides temporary emergency housing. DHS would have to include the following information on the map: shelter address, populations served by the shelter, and a photo of the shelter. DHS would exclude information about certain shelters from the map due to security concerns related to the populations served by such shelter.
73822
Matter Id: 73822 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0917-2024
Matter Id
73822
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0917-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Holden
Committee
Committee on Parks and Recreation
Name
Requiring the preparation of five-year capital plans for parks on a community board level
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0445-2022
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:27.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the preparation of five-year capital plans for parks on a community board level
Summary
This local law would require the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to create five-year capital plans for all parks on a community board by community board basis. The five-year capital plan for each community board would list all parks within the community board and detail any planned capital projects at each park. DPR would be required to submit the proposed five-year capital plan to the community board, which would be required to hold a public hearing and submit recommendations on the plan back to DPR. DPR would then create a final five-year capital plan that would be submitted to the Mayor, the Council, and the community board and posted online. DPR would be required to submit any amendments to the final five-year plan to the same parties each year.
73904
Matter Id: 73904 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0934-2024
Matter Id
73904
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0934-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Salamanca
Committee
Committee on Public Safety
Name
Voluntary community gun buy-back program.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0892-2023
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:40:32.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a voluntary community gun buy-back program
Summary
This bill would require the Police Department to establish a monthly gun buy-back program, whereby individuals may voluntarily and anonymously surrender to the department a working or non-working unloaded gun or parts thereof, in exchange for a sum of money to be determined by the department upon surrender. Individuals surrendering a gun would not be required to provide identification or any personally identifiable information, and would not be subject to criminal or civil penalties for the illegal possession of such gun, unless such penalties are required by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. The gun buy-back program would take place in a different borough at least once each month, on a rotating basis.
74281
Matter Id: 74281 • Status: Enacted • File Num: Int 0912-2024
Matter Id
74281
Status
Enacted
File Num
Int 0912-2024
Law Number
2024/110
Primary Sponsor
Gutiérrez
Committee
Committee on Women and Gender Equity
Name
Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to develop and distribute parenting resource materials to parents and guardians of newborn children.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Passed Date
2024-11-09T00:00:00.000
Enacted Date
2024-11-09T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 1034-2023
Modified Date
2025-01-13T15:46:46.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to develop and distribute parenting resource materials to parents and guardians of newborn children
Summary
This bill would require the department of health and mental hygiene to develop materials that identify resources for parents and guardians of newborn children and would require the department to distribute such information to new parents and guardians after receiving the registration of any birth. The bill would also require the department of health and mental hygiene to maintain a searchable directory on community-based organizations supporting maternal health available on their website.
74305
Matter Id: 74305 • Status: Laid Over in Committee • File Num: Int 0928-2024
Matter Id
74305
Status
Laid Over in Committee
File Num
Int 0928-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Nurse
Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Name
Requiring the department of transportation to conduct a pilot project on the use of cool pavement
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0495-2022
Modified Date
2025-01-30T18:56:52.000
Title
A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of transportation to conduct a pilot project on the use of cool pavement
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Transportation to conduct a pilot project, in consultation with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, on the use of cool pavement—pavement and pavement coatings designed to keep area temperatures cooler than traditional asphalt and thus combat the urban heat island effect—on City streets. The pilot is required to include at least four neighborhoods that are, or include, both disadvantaged communities and heat vulnerable communities. The Department must then submit a report to the Mayor and Council on the results of the pilot project.
74310
Matter Id: 74310 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0909-2024
Matter Id
74310
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0909-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Cabán
Committee
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Name
Wrongful discharge from employment.
Intro Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
int 0837-2022
Modified Date
2025-01-09T17:27:41.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to wrongful discharge from employment
Summary
This proposed bill would prohibit, with enumerated exceptions, employers from terminating employees without just cause. It would also prohibit, with enumerated exceptions, the use of electronic monitoring in discharging or disciplining employees.
74260
Matter Id: 74260 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0903-2024
Matter Id
74260
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0903-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Sanchez
Committee
Committee on Health
Name
Expanding availability of rapid self-testing for sexually transmitted infections.
Intro Date
2024-05-16T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-16T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
NA
Modified Date
2025-01-30T15:13:36.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding availability of rapid self-testing for sexually transmitted infections.
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to ensure accessibility for community-based organizations to rapid self-testing for sexually transmitted infections, prioritizing the organizations located in areas that have higher infection rates as determined by the department.
68945
Matter Id: 68945 • Status: Enacted • File Num: Int 0891-2024
Matter Id
68945
Status
Enacted
File Num
Int 0891-2024
Law Number
2024/108
Primary Sponsor
Louis
Committee
Committee on Women and Gender Equity
Name
Information about the maternal mortality and morbidity review committee.
Intro Date
2024-05-16T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-16T00:00:00.000
Passed Date
2024-11-09T00:00:00.000
Enacted Date
2024-11-09T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 2329-2021
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:31:36.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to information about the maternal mortality and morbidity review committee
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to annually post online information related to the maternal mortality and morbidity review committee. Such information required for posting would include the names and titles of committee members as well as a report on the committees work for the preceding year. Names and titles of members serving up until 2026 would only be posted with prior consent by current committee members but consent would no longer be required after January 1, 2026.
69427
Matter Id: 69427 • Status: Committee • File Num: Int 0862-2024
Matter Id
69427
Status
Committee
File Num
Int 0862-2024
Law Number
NA
Primary Sponsor
Bottcher
Committee
Committee on Public Safety
Name
Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to staff each police precinct with a licensed social worker.
Intro Date
2024-05-16T00:00:00.000
Agenda Date
2024-05-16T00:00:00.000
Previous File Number
Int 0673-2018
Modified Date
2025-01-06T21:31:28.000
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to staff each police precinct with a licensed social worker
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to staff each police precinct with a licensed master social worker. Such social workers would be available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.