Creation of a centralized mobile application for accessing city services.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Apr 16, 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 the creation of a centralized mobile application for accessing city services” Read the full text
Technology
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) to create a single mobile application allowing the public to access services provided by different City agencies. The application would be accessible for persons with disabilities. The department would encrypt all exchanges or transfers between a web server and the mobile application. The application software would be open source and publicly accessible.
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 · Apr 16, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Apr 16, 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. 838
officialInt. No. 838
officialApril 16, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 4-16-26
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 (Apr 16, 2026).