Promising programs exist, but must be expanded
NEW YORK, NY (April 15 2026) — The New York City Council’s Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education, chaired by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, held its second-ever hearing today focused on the early childhood educator workforce development pipeline bringing together city agencies, CUNY leadership, and workforce experts to examine the state of the city’s child care staffing infrastructure as New York moves toward universal child care.
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New York New York (December 8 2025) – Today, Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, Chair of the Committee on Technology, and Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams, Chair of the Committee on Civil and Human Rights, convened a joint oversight hearing on the City’s data privacy framework: Oversight – Privacy Protection in the Digital Age: Balancing Technological Advancements with Privacy Protections.
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The bill will also create a first of its kind formal feedback channel for doulas to share concerns, experiences with hospitals and health workers, and recommendations directly with the City.
New York, New York (Dec 4 2025) – Today, Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez the Doula Bill of Rights, Intro 1495-2025, legislation designed to strengthen the role of doulas in hospitals and ensure birthing people receive respectful, consistent, and informed care across New York City.
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The GUARD Act package includes creation of the first municipal AI oversight office, minimum standards for ethical use, and a public directory of all reviewed City AI systems — alongside the Council’s AI Positioning Document and new Grassroots AI Digital Literacy Initiative.
New York, NY — Today, the New York City Council and Chair Jennifer Gutiérrez passed the GUARD Act —
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22 Community Groups Selected to Lead “AI 101” Trainings, Host Listening Sessions, and Bring New Yorkers Into the Conversation.
New York, NY — This fall, the New York City Council Technology Chair Jennifer Gutierrez and Speaker Adams officially launched its Grassroots AI Education & Engagement Initiative — a first-of-its-kind effort to ensure everyday New Yorkers, especially those most impacted by systemic inequities, have a real voice in shaping how artificial intelligence is used across the city.
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This transformative legislation establishes a citywide initiative to expand access to free doula care, train birth workers, and support hospitals in creating doula-friendly environments.
October 30, 2025 (New York) – At yesterday’s Stated Meeting, the City Council passed Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez’s Intro 1285, which would make the Citywide Doula Initiative a permanent program under the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).
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TXT4KIDS marks a new era of proactive city communication—using text messaging to reach every parent with key information on their child’s milestones, growth and learning.
October 29, 2025 (New York) – At today’s City Council Stated Meeting, the Council is set to pass Council Member Gutiérrez’s Intro Bill 1001 – the NYC TXT4KIDS Act, which will launch a text alert system for parents and caregivers connecting them with critical information about their children’s health and education milestones.
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The plan was abandoned by the Eric Adams administration and has been a key pillar of Chair Gutiérrez’s tenure as Technology Chair at the City Council.
NEW YORK, NY (October 9, 2025) — Today, the New York City Council is set to pass a law to resurrect and implement the City’s Internet Master Plan (IMP), restoring a vision for equitable broadband infrastructure that had been abandoned in favor of short-term, piecemeal approaches.
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This measure also comes as recent reforms to New York’s discovery laws have dramatically increased the amount of evidence prosecutors are required to share with the defense.
New York, NY — The New York City Council is set to pass legislation sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez that ensures individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections with pending criminal proceedings can review the evidence in their cases using secure, modern technology.
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The package creates a fully staffed navigation center and ensures families are relocated near their homes.
New York, NY (July 14, 2025) – Today, the New York City Council passed the Back Home Act, a groundbreaking package of legislation introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and Shekar Krishnan to support New Yorkers displaced by fires, floods, and other emergencies.
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