NYC Council Introduction 1149

intro.nyc/1149-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Requiring the department of social services to create shelters for LGBTQ single adults in every borough.
Status: Committee Committee on General Welfare
Sponsored by Chi A. Ossé
Introduced: October 22, 2026

This bill would require the Department of Social Services (DSS) to create one shelter in each borough for LGBTQ single adults. The bill would also require that DSS report the total cost of each shelter, the number of individuals served at each shelter, and the impact and effectiveness of the shelters.