Establishing temporary Legionnaires’ disease testing sites and a digital map of testing sites.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Aug 13, 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 temporary Legionnaires’ disease testing sites and a digital map of testing sites” Read the full text
Health
What it does
This bill would require that the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) (1) establish temporary testing sites in an area where DOHMH has identified a Legionnaires’ disease cluster, (2) publicize information about testing sites in the cluster area, (3) submit reports to the Council about services offered and individuals serviced at temporary testing sites, and (4) develop and maintain a digital map of Legionnaire’s disease testing sites in NYC.
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 · Aug 13, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Aug 13, 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. 999
officialInt. No. 999
officialAugust 13, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialCommittee Report 9/2/26
officialFiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
8
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Harvey D. EpsteinVirginia MaloneyLynn C. SchulmanChristopher MarteMercedes NarcisseCarl WilsonShanel Thomas-HenryShaun Abreu
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Aug 13, 2026).