Notices and Recent Orders

Proposed rules have been published on NYC Rules, New York City’s one-stop portal for agency rule-making. Visitors to NYC Rules can comment online (or by regular mail) on any of the proposals during the public comment period. The NYC Health Department will also hold public hearings where anyone can comment on the proposed rules.

Board of Health Declarations, Resolutions, Statements, Orders and Presentations

• Board of Health Presentation: Proposed Vital Statistics Form Changes (PDF, June 24, 2024)
• Resolution of The New York City Board of Health Relating to Virtual Participation in Meetings Due To Extraordinary Circumstances (PDF, May 26, 2023)
• Order to Amend the Requirement for COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees and Employees of Certain City Contractors (PDF, February 9, 2023)
• Order Amending COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Department of Education Employees, Contractors, Visitors and Others (PDF, February 9, 2023)
• Order Rescinding Orders Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination in Child Care and Early Intervention Programs, for Nonpublic School Staff, and for Individuals Working in Certain Child Care Programs (PDF, February 9, 2023)
• Order To Rescind the Requirement for COVID-19 Vaccination in Nongovernmental Workplaces (PDF, October 25, 2022)
• Order Regarding Masks in Child Care/Early Intervention Programs (PDF, July 21, 2022)
• Declaration Relating to Virtual Meetings (PDF, June 7, 2022)
• Statement to Take Action to Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths (PDF, December 20, 2021)

Commissioner Advisories

• Advisory on Youth Social Media Usage (PDF, January 24, 2024)
• Advisory on Overdose Prevention (PDF, September 25, 2023)

Notices of Intention, 2025

• Proposal to Repeal and Restate Chapter 12 (Window Guards) of Title 24 of the Rules of the City of New York (PDF, April 24)
  • Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Notice: Submit comment online or by
    Email: resolutioncomments@health.nyc.gov
    Fax: 347-396-6087
    Mail: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Gotham Center
    42-09 28th Street, 14th Floor CN30
    Long Island City, NY 11101-4132
• Proposal to Amend Article 141 (Water Supply Safety Standards) of the New York City Health Code (PDF, March 31)
  • Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Notice: Submit comment online or by
    Email: resolutioncomments@health.nyc.gov
    Fax: 347-396-6087
    Mail: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Gotham Center
    42-09 28th Street, 14th Floor CN30
    Long Island City, NY 11101-4132
• Proposal to Amend Article 175 (Radiation Control) of the New York City Health Code (PDF, March 31)
• Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Notice: Submit comment online or by
  Email: resolutioncomments@health.nyc.gov
  Fax: 347-396-6087
  Mail: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Gotham Center
  42-09 28th Street, 14th Floor CN30
  Long Island City, NY 11101-4132
• Proposal to Amend Multiple Articles of the New York City Health Code in Relation to Modification of Such Articles and/or Sections (PDF, March 31)
• Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Notice: Submit comment online or by
  Email: resolutioncomments@health.nyc.gov
  Fax: 347-396-6087
  Mail: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Gotham Center
  42-09 28th Street, 14th Floor CN30
  Long Island City, NY 11101-4132
• Proposal to Amend Chapter 3 (“Performance Summary Cards and Penalties for Child Care Programs”) of the Title 24 of the Rules of the City of New York Regarding Performance Summary Cards for Child Care Programs (PDF, February 25)
• Proposal to Amend Chapter 7 (Adjudicatory Hearings and Violation Fines and Penalties) of the Title 24 of the Rules of the City of New York to Provide a Penalty Schedule for Certain Violations (PDF, February 6)

Notices of Adoption, 2025

• Notice of Adoption to Amend Article 11 (Reportable Diseases and Conditions) and Article 13 (Laboratories) of the New York City Health Code (PDF, March 31)
• Notice of Adoption to Amend Chapter 34 (Grocery Delivery Program) of the Title 24 of the Rules of the City of New York (PDF, January 10)

Health Department Regulatory Agenda

• Regulatory Agenda for Fiscal Year 2025 (PDF)
• Regulatory Agenda for Fiscal Year 2024 (PDF)
• Regulatory Agenda for Fiscal Year 2023 (PDF)

COVID-19 Commissioner Orders and Advisories