Int 1013-2026

Int. No. 1013 By Council Members Morano, Ariola, Marte, Wong, Carr, Epstein, Vernikov, Paladino, Wilson and Maloney A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring public education on benefits for those harmed by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and its aftermath Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Chapter 1 of title 17 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 17-199.34 to read as follows: § 17-199.34 Outreach and education on September 11, 2001 benefit programs. a. Definitions. For purposes of this section: Designated citywide languages. The term “designated citywide languages” has the same meaning as set forth in section 23-1101. Registered individual. The term “registered individual” means an individual who has registered or may want to register to receive notifications provided pursuant to this section. b. Outreach. The commissioner shall conduct an outreach campaign to inform the public about eligibility for any programs to help, monitor, or compensate individuals who may have been harmed as a result of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 and its aftermath, including, but not limited to, the World Trade Center Health Registry, the World Trade Center Health Program, and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Any materials developed as part of this outreach campaign shall be available in English and the designated citywide languages. c. Notifications. The commissioner shall create a system to send registered individuals e-mail and text message notifications containing information on eligibility requirements and deadlines for programs to help, monitor, or compensate individuals who may have been harmed as a result of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Any person may register to receive such notifications in a manner prescribed by the commissioner. Registration and notifications shall be available in English and the designated citywide languages. 1. The commissioner shall maintain a database of the e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers of all registered individuals participating in the notification system. 2. The commissioner shall provide registered individuals the option to opt out of receiving such notifications or to update an e-mail address or mobile phone number previously provided to the commissioner. 3. The commissioner shall not remove any e-mail address or mobile phone number from such database unless (i) the associated registered individual unsubscribes or provides an updated e-mail address or mobile phone number, (ii) e-mails or text messages sent to such e-mail address or mobile phone number have not been successfully delivered for at least 1 year, or (iii) removal is otherwise required by law. 4. The commissioner shall not share, sell, or otherwise disclose e-mail addresses or mobile phone numbers collected pursuant to this section without advance written permission from registered individuals providing such information, unless otherwise required by law. § 2. This local law takes effect 30 days after it becomes law. CMB LS #23467/23468 7/24/2026 3:44 PM