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Int 1149-2026 Bill Committee

Requiring the department of social services to create shelters for LGBTQ single adults in every borough.

Where it stands: In the Committee on General Welfare; last step: sent to committee on Oct 22, 2026.

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

Official summary

This bill would require the Department of Social Services (DSS) to create one shelter in each borough for LGBTQ single adults. The bill would also require that DSS report the total cost of each shelter, the number of individuals served at each shelter, and the impact and effectiveness of the shelters.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Oct 22, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Oct 22, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.