Establishing a special inspector of cybersecurity within the department of investigation.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Feb 24, 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 establishing a special inspector of cybersecurity within the department of investigation” Read the full text
Oversight and Investigations
What it does
This bill would require the commissioner of the department of investigation to appoint a special inspector of cybersecurity with the power and duties to investigate any city agency security breaches; assist and ensure compliance with security breach notification requirements; refer cyberattacks or incidents of a security breach to law enforcement agencies, and submit to the mayor and speaker of the council an annual report on cyberattacks or incidents of a data breach.
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 24, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 24, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Oversight and Investigations committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Shekar Krishnan · chairDavid M. CarrKevin C. RileyLinda LeeNantasha M. WilliamsSandra UngSusan Zhuang
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 703
officialInt. No. 703
officialFebruary 24, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-24-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
4
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Feb 24, 2026).