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Guidance and public education regarding service animal access in places of public accommodation.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Disabilities; last step: civil and human rights postponed a decision on Oct 16, 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 Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), in consultation with the Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) and the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), to develop guidance and a public education campaign on service animal access in places of public accommodation. The guidance would cover what qualifies as a service animal, how service animals differ from emotional support animals, the obligations of businesses and other public accommodations under the law, and how to file a complaint when someone is denied access. The agencies would also be required to create informational pamphlets for service animal users and for businesses, as well as model signage indicating that service animals are welcome. All materials would be posted online in the designated citywide languages and in accessible formats, and would be reviewed and updated at least once every three years.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Oct 8, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Oct 8, 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. Fri, Oct 16, 2026
    Public hearing: Civil and Human Rights
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Civil and Human Rights: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  4. Fri, Oct 16, 2026
    Public hearing: Disabilities
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Disabilities: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  5. Fri, Oct 16, 2026
    Disabilities postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Disabilities: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
  6. Fri, Oct 16, 2026
    Civil and Human Rights postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Civil and Human Rights: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.