Int 1366-2025

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Chapter 1 of title 21 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 21-156 to read as follows: � 21-156 Benefits and services applications web forms. a. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: Application. The term "application" means a form that a person is required to complete to apply to the department for any benefit or service for such person or a member of such person's household. Web form. The term "web form" means an interactive document on a website that allows a person to input data, such as text or numbers, to a server for processing. b. Except where prohibited by state or federal law or regulation, the department shall: 1. Provide a web form for any application that allows a person to sign and submit such application electronically; and 2. Provide an option for a person to conduct by telephone any interview required for purposes of completion of any application, except where the department determines an in-person interview is necessary to prevent fraud or address any safety concern. c. Notwithstanding subdivision b of this section, the department shall receive and process any application that a person mails or delivers in person. � 2. This local law takes effect 120 days after it becomes law. SA/ACK LS #17793 12/10/2025 10:55am 1 2