NYC Council Introduction 290

intro.nyc/0290-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Requiring shelters to provide free internet access to residents.
Status: Committee Committee on General Welfare
Sponsored by Farah N. Louis
Introduced: January 29, 2026

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.