NYC Council committee
Public Safety
The committee is the Council’s own label for what a bill is about; every bill is referred to one. Outcome numbers cover 2010 to 2025; the bills below are the full 2024 to 2027 session.
555
bills referred, 2010 to 2025
116
became law
20.9%
of this committee’s bills became law
From official Council records. The counts are the record; the interpretation is yours.
Who sits on it
Oswald J. Feliz · chairChris BanksJennifer GutiérrezJoann AriolaJustin E. SanchezKamillah HanksPhil WongSandy NurseTy Hankerson
9 members, from official Council rosters.
Became law
A transparency report regarding New York city police department security perimeters adjacent to educational facilities.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jul 31, 2026)
Raising the maximum age for taking a civil service examination to become a police officer.
City Charter Rule Adopted (Aug 18, 2026)
Access to encrypted police radios.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jan 20, 2026)
Requiring the police department to report on all criminal complaints and arrests.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jan 20, 2026)
Requiring the police department to provide information and officer training relating to identity theft.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Mar 31, 2025)
Reimbursing small nonpublic schools for the cost of security guard services.
Recved from Mayor by Council (Jan 13, 2025)
Prohibiting the police department from collecting DNA from a minor without consent from a parent, legal guardian or attorney.
Overridden by Council (Jan 29, 2026)
Department of investigation’s oversight of the police department use of surveillance technology.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (May 12, 2025)
Establishment of a police department policy for using facial recognition technology and regular audits to ensure compliance.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (May 12, 2025)
Police department transparency in the use of surveillance technology.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (May 12, 2025)
Moving now
Using micromobility dynamometers to test micromobility devices operating in the city.
Referred to Comm by Council (Aug 13, 2026)
Requiring that police officers be trained on laws and policies related to the use of physical restraints on pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Referred to Comm by Council (Aug 13, 2026)
Reporting on children present at arrests.
Referred to Comm by Council (Aug 13, 2026)
Creating a pilot program to provide hearing protection equipment for city police officers and providing for the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof.
Referred to Comm by Council (Aug 13, 2026)
Requiring the police department to provide security details to elected and appointed city officials that receive threats.
Referred to Comm by Council (Aug 13, 2026)
Requiring the integration of mental health professionals into public service answering points.
Referred to Comm by Council (Jul 16, 2026)
Requiring a school crossing guard at each school enrolling students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Referred to Comm by Council (Jul 16, 2026)
Establishing a street takeover unit and street takeover surveillance unit within the police department of the city of New York.
Referred to Comm by Council (Jul 16, 2026)
Increasing certain penalties for excessive noise from a personal audio device on or inside a motor vehicle.
Referred to Comm by Council (Jun 11, 2026)
Quarterly reporting on confirmed firearm discharges.
Sent to Mayor by Council (Aug 13, 2026)
Reporting on first amendment events occurring at places of religious worship.
Referred to Comm by Council (Jun 11, 2026)
Notice requirements for multi-agency response to community hotspots operations and technical amendments related to the office of nightlife.
Referred to Comm by Council (May 20, 2026)
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openDied
Requiring increased domestic violence prevention unit officer availability.
Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025)
Requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits.
Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025)
Requiring a school crossing guard at each school enrolling students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025)
Prohibiting the denial of crime victim services to gang affiliated individuals.
Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025)
Reporting on police department compliance with freedom of information law requests.
Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025)
Prohibiting the obstruction of access to educational facilities.
Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025)
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openCommittee assignment as recorded at referral in official Council records. Every introduction of the current session is covered.