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Int 0290-2026 · BillCommittee · Jan 28, 2026

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring shelters to provide free internet access to residents

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Amanda C. Farías
Sponsor
Amanda C. FaríasDemocratDistrict 18
Cosponsors
11
Committee
Committee on General Welfare
Introduced
Jan 28, 2026

Summary

This bill would require the commissioner of the Department of Social Services (DSS) to ensure that all shelters provide free broadband Wi-Fi internet access to residents.

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Jan 28, 2026

Int 0290-2026: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring shelters to provide free internet access to residents · OpenCongress NYC