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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Committee on General Welfare Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/26/2026 1:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1
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T2026-2629 *   Oversight - Shelter Safety.Oversight    Not available Not available
Int 0387-2026 *Public Advocate Jumaane Williams  Requiring reporting on crime statistics in shelters.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to produce to an annual report detailing “critical incidents” occurring in shelters, including assault, sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, weapons possession, arson, and theft. The annual report will also detail efforts to upgrade security and any agreements made between DHS and the New York City Police Department or other entities to enhance security.   Not available Not available