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Int 0977-2026 Bill Laid Over in Committee

Trainings regarding sexually exploited youth.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Children and Youth; last step: children and youth postponed a decision on Oct 27, 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 Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) to mandate annual staff trainings relating to identifying sexually exploited youth. The training would include risk factors of trafficking, identifying vulnerable populations, common indicators, trauma-informed responses, and available support services.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Jul 16, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Jul 16, 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. Tue, Oct 27, 2026
    Public hearing: Children and Youth
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Children and Youth: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  4. Tue, Oct 27, 2026
    Children and Youth postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Children and Youth: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.