Creating a department of community safety
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a department of community safety” Read the full text
Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
What it does
This legislation creates a Department of Community Safety that will be tasked with promoting community safety, and providing emergency responses that support the preservation of public health, safety and welfare. This effort will involve collaboration with emergency responders, social service and public health officials, and the maintenance of field operations to facilitate the delivery of services to vulnerable populations and advance a sense of security within a community.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Gale A. Brewer · chairAlthea V. StevensCarl WilsonEric DinowitzFrank MoranoOswald J. FelizSusan Zhuang
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 403
officialInt. No. 403
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
29
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Lincoln RestlerPublic Advocate Jumaane WilliamsAlthea V. StevensTiffany L. CabánJennifer GutiérrezChristopher MarteHarvey D. EpsteinSandy NurseAlexa AvilésShahana K. HanifCrystal HudsonJulie WonFarah N. LouisCarmen N. De La RosaChi A. OsséNantasha M. WilliamsPierina Ana SanchezYusef SalaamGale A. BrewerAmanda C. FaríasRita C. JosephChris BanksShekar KrishnanSelvena N. Brooks-PowersJustin E. SanchezTy HankersonElsie EncarnaciónKayla SantosuossoShanel Thomas-Henry
Who is lobbying on this
Justice Committee, Inc.via Justice Committee, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
1 filingNew York Civil Liberties Union, Inc.via New York Civil Liberties Union, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
1 filingNew York Lawyers for the Public Interest, Inc.via New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, Inc. · Law
1 filingFrom 3 City Clerk eLobbyist filings naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Jan 29, 2026).