Provision of mental health services for children visiting incarcerated individuals.
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 the provision of mental health services for children visiting incarcerated individuals” Read the full text
Criminal Justice
What it does
This bill would create a mental health services program at city jails for visitors under the age of eighteen to receive referrals for mental health services and, whenever practicable, receive mental health services.
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 Criminal Justice committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers · chairFrank MoranoGale A. BrewerMercedes NarcisseOswald J. FelizTiffany L. CabánYusef Salaam
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 453
officialInt. No. 453
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialMemorandum in Support
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
12
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Althea V. StevensMercedes NarcisseKevin C. RileyNantasha M. WilliamsChris BanksCrystal HudsonSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifSandy NurseTiffany L. CabánVirginia MaloneyHarvey D. Epstein
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).