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Int 1104-2026 Bill Laid Over in Committee

Providing youth accused of crimes with information about the criminal legal process.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Criminal Justice; last step: criminal justice postponed a decision on Oct 26, 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 Probation to provide young people accused of crimes with notices explaining the criminal legal process. These notices would provide information on adjusting cases, filing petitions, presentencing reports, and potential dispositions. The notices would also provide information regarding different criminal defense providers in New York City that the young person may contact. The bill would also require that, before an intake interview with a probation officer, a young person be read the protections afforded them during the interview.

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. Mon, Oct 26, 2026
    Public hearing: Criminal Justice
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Criminal Justice: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  4. Mon, Oct 26, 2026
    Criminal Justice postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Criminal Justice: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.