Int 0437-2026
Guidance relating to the child care program permitting process.
This bill would require the New York City (“City”) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to provide guidance to prospective child care programs applying for a permit pursuant to Article 47 of the Health Code. The required guidance would include a visual representation of the permitting process and include information relating to any required license, approval, or permit from DOHMH or another agency, as well as the order in which licenses, approvals, or permits must be obtained. The bill would also require any guidance or updates to such guidance to be posted on relevant City websites in the designated citywide languages and submitted to the Mayor and the Council.
Status
Enacted (Mayor's Desk for Signature)
Introduced By
DMercedes Narcisse
MN
DCouncil Vote1 absent
49yes
0no
Introduced
1/29/2026
Enacted Date
2/12/2026
Last Modified
2/25/2026
File Name
Int 0437-2026
Committee
Bill History (9)
Voting Records (50)
Meetings & Hearings (4)
City Council
February 12, 2026 — Approved by Council
Committee on HealthVideo
February 11, 2026 — Hearing Held by Committee, Amendment Proposed by Comm, Amended by Committee, Approved by Committee
City CouncilVideo
January 29, 2026 — Referred to Comm by Council
Committee on HealthVideo
January 27, 2026 — Hearing on P-C Item by Comm, P-C Item Laid Over by Comm



