Committee on General Welfare

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Committee on General Welfare held a meeting to oversee the Fair Fares program and consider a new law for automatic enrollment in city benefit programs. The Fair Fares oversight focused on program implementation and eligibility, while the proposed legislation aims to streamline access to city-created benefits by automatically enrolling eligible individuals.

Key Decisions

  • Fair Fares Program Oversight Discussed
  • Automatic Enrollment in City Benefit Programs (Local Law Introduction) Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. T2026-1624 Oversight - Fair Fares.
    Oversight
  2. Int 0248-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to automatic enrollment of eligible individuals in city-created benefit programs
    Introduction
  3. Jointly with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure