The New York City Council - Meeting of Committee on Health on 4/29/2026 at 12:00 PM

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Committee on Health

Agenda status:

Final

Meeting date/time:

4/29/2026 12:00 PM

Minutes status:

Final

Meeting location:

250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3
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Agenda

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Meeting Items (17)

File #	Ver.	Prime Sponsor	Agenda Note	Name	Type	Summary	Action	Result	Action Details	Multimedia
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Int 0260-2026	*	Shekar Krishnan	Proposed Int. No. 260-A	Distributing information on vaccines to parents of students in New York city schools.	Introduction	This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, in collaboration with the Department of Education (DOE), to develop informational materials about vaccines. DOE would also be required to distribute the materials to parents of all New York City public school students, including those enrolled in early childhood programs such as 3-K and pre-K. At a minimum, these materials must include general information on how vaccines work, their public health benefits, their safety, and where to access vaccines required for school attendance.	Hearing Held by Committee		Action details	Not available
Int 0260-2026	*	Shekar Krishnan		Distributing information on vaccines to parents of students in New York city schools.	Introduction	This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, in collaboration with the Department of Education (DOE), to develop informational materials about vaccines. DOE would also be required to distribute the materials to parents of all New York City public school students, including those enrolled in early childhood programs such as 3-K and pre-K. At a minimum, these materials must include general information on how vaccines work, their public health benefits, their safety, and where to access vaccines required for school attendance.	Amendment Proposed by Comm		Action details	Not available
Int 0260-2026	*	Shekar Krishnan		Distributing information on vaccines to parents of students in New York city schools.	Introduction	This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, in collaboration with the Department of Education (DOE), to develop informational materials about vaccines. DOE would also be required to distribute the materials to parents of all New York City public school students, including those enrolled in early childhood programs such as 3-K and pre-K. At a minimum, these materials must include general information on how vaccines work, their public health benefits, their safety, and where to access vaccines required for school attendance.	Amended by Committee		Action details	Not available
Int 0260-2026	A	Shekar Krishnan		Distributing information on vaccines to parents of students in New York city schools.	Introduction	This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, in collaboration with the Department of Education (DOE), to develop informational materials about vaccines. DOE would also be required to distribute the materials to parents of all New York City public school students, including those enrolled in early childhood programs such as 3-K and pre-K. At a minimum, these materials must include general information on how vaccines work, their public health benefits, their safety, and where to access vaccines required for school attendance.	Approved by Committee	Pass	Action details	Not available
Int 0693-2026	*	Eric Dinowitz	Proposed Int. No. 693-A	Childhood and adolescent vaccinations.	Introduction	This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), in collaboration with relevant agencies, to develop and implement a plan by no later than January 1, 2027 to educate the public regarding the benefits and importance of childhood and adolescent vaccinations for individuals 18 years old or younger. In developing the plan, DOHMH would be required to consider recommendations adopted by major medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics. The plan would include multiple outreach efforts to the public and to medical providers regarding the benefits and importance of childhood and adolescent vaccinations. No later than January 1, 2028 and every January 1 thereafter, the DOHMH Commissioner would be required to submit a report on the implementation of the plan, including providing justification for any vaccines recommended by major medical organizations that have been omitted.	Hearing Held by Committee		Action details	Not available
Int 0693-2026	*	Eric Dinowitz		Childhood and adolescent vaccinations.	Introduction	This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), in collaboration with relevant agencies, to develop and implement a plan by no later than January 1, 2027 to educate the public regarding the benefits and importance of childhood and adolescent vaccinations for individuals 18 years old or younger. In developing the plan, DOHMH would be required to consider recommendations adopted by major medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics. The plan would include multiple outreach efforts to the public and to medical providers regarding the benefits and importance of childhood and adolescent vaccinations. No later than January 1, 2028 and every January 1 thereafter, the DOHMH Commissioner would be required to submit a report on the implementation of the plan, including providing justification for any vaccines recommended by major medical organizations that have been omitted.	Amendment Proposed by Comm		Action details	Not available
Int 0693-2026	*	Eric Dinowitz		Childhood and adolescent vaccinations.	Introduction	This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), in collaboration with relevant agencies, to develop and implement a plan by no later than January 1, 2027 to educate the public regarding the benefits and importance of childhood and adolescent vaccinations for individuals 18 years old or younger. In developing the plan, DOHMH would be required to consider recommendations adopted by major medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics. The plan would include multiple outreach efforts to the public and to medical providers regarding the benefits and importance of childhood and adolescent vaccinations. No later than January 1, 2028 and every January 1 thereafter, the DOHMH Commissioner would be required to submit a report on the implementation of the plan, including providing justification for any vaccines recommended by major medical organizations that have been omitted.	Amended by Committee		Action details	Not available
Int 0693-2026	A	Eric Dinowitz		Childhood and adolescent vaccinations.	Introduction	This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), in collaboration with relevant agencies, to develop and implement a plan by no later than January 1, 2027 to educate the public regarding the benefits and importance of childhood and adolescent vaccinations for individuals 18 years old or younger. In developing the plan, DOHMH would be required to consider recommendations adopted by major medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics. The plan would include multiple outreach efforts to the public and to medical providers regarding the benefits and importance of childhood and adolescent vaccinations. No later than January 1, 2028 and every January 1 thereafter, the DOHMH Commissioner would be required to submit a report on the implementation of the plan, including providing justification for any vaccines recommended by major medical organizations that have been omitted.	Approved by Committee	Pass	Action details	Not available
Res 0273-2026	*	Lynn C. Schulman	Proposed Res. No. 273-A	Authorizing dentists to administer influenza vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines, human papillomavirus vaccines, or a vaccine related to a public health emergency. (A.3892 and S.6744A/A.3894A)	Resolution		Hearing Held by Committee		Action details	Not available
Res 0273-2026	*	Lynn C. Schulman		Authorizing dentists to administer influenza vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines, human papillomavirus vaccines, or a vaccine related to a public health emergency. (A.3892 and S.6744A/A.3894A)	Resolution		Amendment Proposed by Comm		Action details	Not available
Res 0273-2026	*	Lynn C. Schulman		Authorizing dentists to administer influenza vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines, human papillomavirus vaccines, or a vaccine related to a public health emergency. (A.3892 and S.6744A/A.3894A)	Resolution		Amended by Committee		Action details	Not available
Res 0273-2026	A	Lynn C. Schulman		Authorizing dentists to administer influenza vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines, human papillomavirus vaccines, or a vaccine related to a public health emergency. (A.3892 and S.6744A/A.3894A)	Resolution		Approved by Committee	Pass	Action details	Not available
Res 0425-2026	*	Lynn C. Schulman		Requiring vaccines to be regulated based on the recommendations of various nationally and internationally recognized healthcare organizations. (A.8824A, A.9648, and A.9060C, S.8334A/A.8824A, S.8853/A.9648, and S.8496C/A.9060C)	Resolution		Hearing Held by Committee		Action details	Not available
Res 0425-2026	*	Lynn C. Schulman		Requiring vaccines to be regulated based on the recommendations of various nationally and internationally recognized healthcare organizations. (A.8824A, A.9648, and A.9060C, S.8334A/A.8824A, S.8853/A.9648, and S.8496C/A.9060C)	Resolution		Approved by Committee	Pass	Action details	Not available
Res 0448-2026	*	Lynn C. Schulman	Precondsidered	Requiring insurance to reimburse the total direct and indirect practice expenses associated with vaccinations (S.5852/A.3839).	Resolution		Hearing on P-C Item by Comm		Action details	Not available
Res 0448-2026	*	Lynn C. Schulman		Requiring insurance to reimburse the total direct and indirect practice expenses associated with vaccinations (S.5852/A.3839).	Resolution		P-C Item Approved by Comm	Pass	Action details	Not available

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