Program to provide public access to wireless networks.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Feb 28, 2024
Official status: Filed (End of Session)
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to a program to provide public access to wireless networks” Read the full text
Technology
What it does
This bill would require the Office of Operations (OPS), the Office of Cyber Command (NYC3) and the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DOITT) to establish a program for city agencies to provide Wi-Fi to the public. OPS, NYC3 and DOITT would be required to submit a report identifying the city agencies that are able to provide public access to existing secure wireless networks being used by such agencies. City agencies identified in the report would be required to submit a plan to OPS, NYC3 and DOITT to provide public access to secure wireless networks. Subsequently, such city agencies would be required to implement such plans to provide public access to Wi-Fi, and set up a publicly accessible space for individuals to access such Wi-Fi. Finally, the bill disclaims any liability on the part of the City for any damages incurred though the use of Wi-Fi provided pursuant to this bill.
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 · Feb 28, 2024
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 28, 2024
Hearing Held by Committee · Apr 29, 2025
Committee on Technology
Laid Over by Committee · Apr 29, 2025
Committee on Technology
Filed (End of Session) · Dec 31, 2025
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 483
officialInt. No. 483
officialFebruary 28, 2024 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-28-24
officialMinutes of the Stated Meeting - February 28, 2024
officialCommittee Report 4/29/25
officialHearing Testimony 4/29/25
officialHearing Transcript 4/29/25
officialFiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialFiscal Impact Statement - OMB
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
8
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Julie WonJulie MeninJennifer GutiérrezLincoln RestlerGale A. BrewerShahana K. HanifFarah N. LouisSelvena N. Brooks-Powers
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025).