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Int 0598-2022

Requiring the 311 customer service center to provide assistance relating to affordable internet programs.

IntroductionFiledCommittee on Technologyintroduced 2022-07-14

Filed — closed without being enacted.

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Agenda: 2022-07-14Passed: 2023-12-31

Summary

This bill would require the 311 customer service center to provide assistance and information to callers relating to affordable internet programs, including but not limited to providing information on affordable internet programs, such as eligibility requirements, and instructions on how to apply for affordable internet programs.

Committee on Technology — Technology in New York City, Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (non- land use-related issues), Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment, NYC TV, and dissemination of public information through the use of technology.

How it compares

6% of similar bills passed

3 passed · 47 died

This bill: 534 days in committee

Similar bills: median 621 days · 167 days when passed

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Sponsors (13)

Julie Won(prime)
Jennifer Gutiérrez
Julie Menin
Tiffany Cabán
Shahana K. Hanif
Christopher Marte
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
Gale A. Brewer
Rita C. Joseph
Kalman Yeger
Sandy Nurse
Crystal Hudson
Pierina Ana Sanchez

Lifecycle

IntroducedIntroduced by Council
2022-07-14 · City Council
ActionReferred to Comm by Council
2022-07-14 · City Council
ClosedFiled (End of Session)
2023-12-31 · City Council

Heard at (1)

City Council · 2022-07-14 · 1:30 PM · HYBRID HEARING - Council Chambers - City Hall

Attachments (5)

Full text
Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Chapter 3 of title 23 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 23-308 to read as follows: � 23-308 Affordable internet programs. a. Definitions. As used in this section, the term "affordable internet program" means a program that provides discounts to households to help pay for broadband internet service or internet connected devices. b. The 311 customer service center shall provide assistance relating to affordable internet programs to individuals who call the 311 customer service center. Such assistance shall include, but need not be limited to, providing information on affordable internet programs, including eligibility requirements for such programs, and instructions on how to apply for affordable internet programs. � 2. This local law takes effect 30 days after it becomes law. JEF LS # 9305 7/11/2022 8:28am 1 1