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Int 0026-2026 · BillCommittee · Jan 28, 2026

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to background checks for child care providers, employees, and volunteers

Introduced
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Althea V.  Stevens
Sponsor
Althea V. StevensDemocratDistrict 16
Cosponsors
5
Committee
Committee on Health
Introduced
Jan 28, 2026

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to complete a request for a background check for current and prospective child care providers, employees, and volunteers within 14 days from the date a request is received. This bill would also require DOHMH to submit to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council an annual report on each request for a background check received by the agency.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Jan 28, 2026