Int. No.
By Council Members Maloney and Dinowitz
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to emergency planning for religious institutions
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 10-187 to read as follows:
§ 10-187 Emergency planning for religious institutions. a. Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
Emergency plans. The term “emergency plans” means plans dictating obligations and expectations of institution representatives, including but not limited to administrators, teachers and those providing religious guidance and instruction, as well as other on-site personnel. Such plans shall identify duties and obligations to prepare and train for responding to emergencies and actions taken before, during and subsequent to emergencies, intended to mitigate safety risks and threats, and maintain or restore order. Such plans shall include, but not be limited to, actions to address threats of violence and safely evacuate premises as needed.
Religious institution. The term “religious institution” means any building or space owned, leased, or used by a religious organization or association that serves principally as a meeting place for religious instruction or community gathering of members to worship or receive religious-based instruction or education.
b. Upon request, an agency or office designated by the mayor, in consultation with the police department and office of emergency management, shall provide religious institutions with support in establishing and maintaining emergency plans.
§ 2. This local law takes effect July 1, 2026.
JDK
1/20/2026
LS 21472