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NYC Council · Int 1013-2026 · Committee

Requiring public education on benefits for those harmed by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and its aftermath.

Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Aug 13, 2026
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Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring public education on benefits for those harmed by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and its aftermath Read the full text

Health

What it does

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to educate the public on programs available to help, monitor, or compensate individuals who may have been harmed as a result of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. This bill would further require the creation of a notification system which would send information about eligibility requirements and deadlines for these programs through email and text.
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 · the latest recorded action

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

This committee’s full record

Official documents

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

The numbers

10
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Frank MoranoJoann AriolaChristopher MartePhil WongDavid M. CarrHarvey D. EpsteinInna VernikovVickie PaladinoCarl WilsonVirginia Maloney
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