N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 10-189: § 10-189 Emergency plans for religious and non-profit institutions.

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Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:

Emergency plan. The term “emergency plan” means a plan for a religious or non-profit institution to prepare for and respond to an emergency, including information or guidance on identifying and mitigating safety risks and threats, maintaining or restoring order, evacuating premises safely as needed during an emergency, and adopting best practices for institution representatives, such as administrators, teachers, and other on-site personnel, regarding actions to take before, during and after an emergency.

Religious or non-profit institution. The term “religious or non-profit institution” means a building or space that any corporation or association organized or conducted exclusively for religious, charitable, hospital, or educational purposes, including, but not limited to an organization that qualifies as an exempt organization pursuant to paragraph 3 of subdivision c of section 501 of the internal revenue code, owns, leases, or routinely uses as a meeting place for such corporation or association, including a meeting of such corporation or association that includes members of the public.

b. The police department shall provide support to an owner or operator of a religious or non-profit institution that requests support in establishing and maintaining an emergency plan.

(L.L. 2026/085, 4/25/2026, eff. 7/1/2026)