Committee on Disabilities
CommitteeQuick Facts
- Members
- 6
- Chair
- Shahana K. Hanif(Democrat)
- Subcommittees
- 0
- Legislation referred
- 9
Legislation under review (9)
Oversight - Access to Reproductive Health Care for New Yorkers with Disabilities.
Last action: Hearing Held by Committee
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to make medication abortion available at no cost to a patient at all of its sexual health clinics
Last action: Hearing Held by Committee
Resolution declaring June 18 as Autistic Pride Day in the City of New York
Last action: Introduced by Council
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to develop and offer resources, clinical guidance and training on disability and accessibility in health care settings
Last action: Hearing Held by Committee
Oversight - Equal Economic Opportunity for New Yorkers with Disabilities.
Last action: Filed, by Committee
Resolution declaring May 15 through June 15 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month and June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day in the City of New York
Last action: Approved by Committee
New York City Council Budget and Oversight Hearings on The Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 The Preliminary Capital Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2030, and The Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report 9:30 a.m. Office of Medical Examiner 10:30 a.m. Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – Health 12:30 p.m. Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – Mental Health 1:30 p.m. Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities 2:30 p.m. Public
Last action: Filed, by Committee
Oversight - Pedestrian and Transit Accessibility During Winter Weather Events.
Last action: Filed, by Committee
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a film, television, and theater accessibility fund to promote the employment of persons with disabilities
Last action: Referred to Comm by Council