Universal summer youth program plan.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Feb 11, 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 a universal summer youth program plan” Read the full text
Health
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Youth and Community Development, in consultation with the Department of Education and the Department of Parks and Recreation, to establish, subject to appropriation, a program of universal summer youth programming for all youths in the city by September 1, 2023. This bill would also require a report on a plan to address the need for expanded summer youth programs for all New York City youth and steps the city will take to establish universal summer youth programming as well as other issues related to capacity and participation rates.
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 11, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 12, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Health committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Lynn C. Schulman · chairCarl WilsonCarmen N. De La RosaChristopher MarteHarvey D. EpsteinJames F. GennaroJoann AriolaMercedes NarcisseSimcha Felder
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 603
officialInt. No. 603
officialFebruary 12, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-12-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
16
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Rita C. JosephFarah N. LouisChris BanksSelvena N. Brooks-PowersJustin E. SanchezGale A. BrewerCrystal HudsonSandy NurseLynn C. SchulmanAmanda C. FaríasYusef SalaamVirginia MaloneyTiffany L. CabánHarvey D. EpsteinJennifer GutiérrezFrank Morano
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).