NYC Council Introduction 26

intro.nyc/0026-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Background checks for child care providers, employees, and volunteers
Status: Committee Committee on Health
Sponsored by Shaun Abreu
Introduced: January 29, 2026

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.