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Committee on General Welfare

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

TL;DR

The Committee on General Welfare introduced four new laws focused on helping vulnerable New Yorkers: making it easier to find available supportive housing, providing legal help for domestic violence survivors, improving conditions in homeless shelters, and streamlining emergency assistance notifications. The committee also called on the state to pass laws supporting social workers and creating compensation for victims of SNAP fraud.

Key Decisions

  • Supportive Housing Vacancy Data Website Requirement Introduced
  • Legal Services for Domestic Violence Survivors in Divorce Cases Introduced
  • Study on Air Conditioning in Homeless Shelters Introduced
  • Support for State Social Worker Workforce Act Resolution Passed
  • Support for State SNAP Fraud Victims Compensation Fund Resolution Passed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Int 0791-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of social services to post on its website data concerning vacant supportive housing units
    Introduction
  2. Int 1175-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to civil legal services for income-eligible domestic violence survivors in divorce proceedings
    Introduction
  3. Int 1208-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a report and study on air conditioning in homeless shelters
    Introduction
  4. Int 1232-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to notifications for emergency assistance grant approvals
    Introduction
  5. Res 0362-2024 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.701/S.988, the Social Worker Workforce Act.
    Resolution
  6. Res 0839-2025 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A03578/S00403 to establish a SNAP and cash assistance fraud victims compensation fund.
    Resolution