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T2026-2722 Bill Committee

The creation of a working group to study agency use of communication technologies.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation; last step: introduced in the council on Nov 12, 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 Records and Information Services (DORIS) to establish a working group to study the instant electronic messaging platforms used by New York City agencies. The working group would be required to submit to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council a report regarding agency use of instant electronic messaging platforms and recommendations regarding record retention. The report would also be published on the DORIS website.

Timeline

  1. Wed, Oct 28, 2026
    Public hearing: Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation: “Hearing on P-C Item by Comm” · meeting
  2. Wed, Oct 28, 2026
    Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation: “P-C Item Laid Over by Comm” · meeting
  3. Thu, Nov 12, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.