Create Single Mobile App for All City Services
In committee as of May 27, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would require the city to build one mobile app where residents can access services from all city agencies, instead of having separate apps or websites for each department. The app would be accessible for people with disabilities and use secure, encrypted connections to protect user data.
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Details
- Introduced
- Apr 16, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Technology
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (1)
Official Description
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.