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Int 0387-2026 Bill Laid Over in Committee

Requiring reporting on crime statistics in shelters.

Where it stands: In the Committee on General Welfare; last step: general welfare postponed a decision on Oct 28, 2026.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee hearing (current step)
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor
  6. Law

Official summary

This bill would require the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to produce to an annual report detailing “critical incidents” occurring in shelters, including assault, sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, weapons possession, arson, and theft. The annual report will also detail efforts to upgrade security and any agreements made between DHS and the New York City Police Department or other entities to enhance security.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Jan 29, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Jan 29, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
  3. Wed, Oct 28, 2026
    Public hearing: General Welfare
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on General Welfare: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  4. Wed, Oct 28, 2026
    General Welfare postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on General Welfare: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.