NYC Council Introduction 403

intro.nyc/0403-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Creating a department of community safety
Status: Committee Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Sponsored by Lincoln Restler
Introduced: January 29, 2026

This legislation creates a Department of Community Safety that will be tasked with promoting community safety, and providing emergency responses that support the preservation of public health, safety and welfare. This effort will involve collaboration with emergency responders, social service and public health officials, and the maintenance of field operations to facilitate the delivery of services to vulnerable populations and advance a sense of security within a community.