Adding a 311 complaint category for SNAP theft.
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 adding a 311 complaint category for SNAP theft” Read the full text
Technology
What it does
This bill would require the Commissioner of Information Technology and Telecommunications to create a specific 311 category through which the public can submit complaints regarding thefts of their benefits issued through the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance program (SNAP). The category would be available on all relevant 311 platforms, including its website and mobile platforms. The Commissioner would be required to send data from these complaints to the respective police precinct as well as to the Department of Social Services (DSS) on a monthly basis. DSS would be required to publish quarterly reports on these complaints, including dates and locations of where the theft occurred.
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 Technology committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 512
officialInt. No. 512
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
21
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Susan ZhuangFarah N. LouisPhil WongSelvena N. Brooks-PowersTy HankersonShanel Thomas-HenryChris BanksLincoln RestlerElsie EncarnaciónCarmen N. De La RosaSandra UngLynn C. SchulmanShirley AldebolVirginia MaloneyMercedes NarcisseYusef SalaamJoann AriolaFrank MoranoVickie PaladinoDavid M. CarrInna Vernikov
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).