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NYC Council · Int 0587-2026 · Committee

Minimum standards for emergency congregate housing.

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Introduced Feb 12, 2026
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Officially: “A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to minimum standards for emergency congregate housing Read the full text

General Welfare

What it does

This bill would establish minimum standards for emergency congregate housing in New York City, including at the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers (HERRCs) established to address the increase of migrants in the City. Standards would mirror those that apply to shelters operated by the Department of Social Services including beds being at least three feet apart and at least 30 inches in width, toiletries and secure lockers being provided, a clean, well-maintained, working shower for every fifteen individuals, a clean, well maintained and working toilet and/or urinal and sink for every ten individuals, access to laundry facilities, meals and accommodations for dietary needs and restrictions, and various services and resources
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 12, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 12, 2026 · the latest recorded action

Who decides next

This bill sits with the General Welfare committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.

Crystal Hudson · chairAlexa AvilésCarl WilsonDarlene MealyFrank MoranoSandra UngSandy Nurse

This committee’s full record

Official documents

Straight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.

The numbers

13
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Shahana K. HanifAlexa AvilésPierina Ana SanchezTiffany L. CabánLincoln RestlerJennifer GutiérrezCarmen N. De La RosaShekar KrishnanPublic Advocate Jumaane WilliamsFarah N. LouisGale A. BrewerCrystal HudsonMercedes Narcisse
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Feb 12, 2026).