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Int 0147-2026IntroductionIn CommitteePending 140d

Requiring notification of community boards and elected officials before renewing an emergency shelter contract

In committee as of Feb 17, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.

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Details

Introduced
Jan 29, 2026
Body
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Type
Introduction
Status
Committee

Sponsors (8)

Introduced byDavid M. Carr (D50)
Vickie Paladino (D19)Inna Vernikov (D48)Susan Zhuang (D43)Joann Ariola (D32)Frank Morano (D51)Phil Wong (D30)Farah N. Louis (D45)

Official Description

This bill would amend the existing community notification requirement to require the Department of Homeless Services to notifying elected officials and community boards for affected areas when an emergency homeless shelter contract is renewed.

Legislative History

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