Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/12/2026 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - City Hall
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    1.ROLL CALL      Roll call Not available
    2.INVOCATION - Delivered by: Reverend Patrick Henry Young, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of East Elmhurst, 100-10 Astoria Blvd, East Elmhurst, NY 11369. Motion to spread the Invocation in full upon the record by Council Member Thomas-Henry.      Not available
    3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES - None      Not available
    4.MESSAGES & PAPERS FROM THE MAYOR - None      Not available
M 0038-2026 *  Rules, Privileges and ElectionsStephen Loffredo, Conflicts of Interest BoardMayor's Message Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
    5.COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY, COUNTY & BOROUGH OFFICES - None      Not available
M 0039-2026 *  Received, Ordered, Printed and FiledCouncil Member Erik D. Bottcher - Resignation as Council MemberCommunication Rcvd, Ord, Prnt, Fld by Council  Action details Not available
    6.PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - None      Not available
M 0040-2026 *  Received, Ordered, Printed and FiledSubmitting an annual report pursuant to Rule 2.120(a) in relation to complaints of sexual harassment as defined by the Council’s Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy.Communication Rcvd, Ord, Prnt, Fld by Council  Action details Not available
    7.LAND USE CALL-UPS – None      Not available
    8.COMMUNICATION FROM THE SPEAKER      Not available
    9.DISCUSSION OF GENERAL ORDERS      Not available
    10.REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES - None      Not available
    11.REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES      Not available
     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONTRACTS      Not available
Int 0005-2026 AJulie Menin Amended and Coupled on General OrdersCriminal penalties for providing false information in contracting and maintaining information on subcontractors.IntroductionThis bill would increase penalties for providing false information related to the qualifications of any bidder on city contracts and create a violation, punishable by monetary penalties, for providing false information related to a subcontractor when a subcontract is submitted for approval. The penalties in both instances would fall within a $1000 to $25,000 range. The bill would also require the Mayor and Comptroller to keep certain information on the identity of subcontractors who perform work on city contracts. This information would be compiled in the computerized database they are currently required to maintain. Finally, this bill would provide a section heading for section 6-116.2 of the administrative code.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Int 0510-2026 AJulie Won Amended and Coupled on General OrdersAn online public procurement interface.IntroductionThis bill would require the City Chief Procurement Officer (CCPO) to ensure that one or more searchable and publicly accessible online interfaces provide information about city procurements that exceed the small purchase limits. Such interface(s) would need to provide information at key stages of the procurement process, including anticipated requirements prior to solicitation, solicitation summaries, contract award details, and total expenditures upon completion of the contract. Such information would be required to be published within 30 days of the relevant procurement event, except that pre-solicitation information would be required to be published no later than 15 days prior to the release of a solicitation document, to the extent such information is available. The CCPO would have discretion to determine the format of the online interface(s) and permit the omission of specific information where publication of such information would compromise public safety, reveal confidential information, or interfere with a law enforcement investigation.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE      Not available
Res 0255-2026 *Linda Lee Preconsidered - Coupled on General OrdersApproving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget.Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH      Not available
Int 0437-2026 ALynn C. Schulman Amended and Coupled on General OrdersGuidance relating to the child care program permitting process.IntroductionThis bill would require the New York City (“City”) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to provide guidance to prospective child care programs applying for a permit pursuant to Article 47 of the Health Code. The required guidance would include a visual representation of the permitting process and include information relating to any required license, approval, or permit from DOHMH or another agency, as well as the order in which licenses, approvals, or permits must be obtained. The bill would also require any guidance or updates to such guidance to be posted on relevant City websites in the designated citywide languages and submitted to the Mayor and the Council.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE      Not available
LU 0017-2026 *Kevin C. Riley Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.Zoning, 1417 Avenue U Rezoning, Brooklyn (C 250332 ZMK).Land Use Application Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.  Action details Not available
LU 0018-2026 *Kevin C. Riley Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.Zoning, 1417 Avenue U Rezoning, Brooklyn (N 250333 ZRK).Land Use Application Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.  Action details Not available
LU 0019-2026 *Kevin C. Riley Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.Zoning, 1417 Avenue U Rezoning, Brooklyn (M 250334A LDK).Land Use Application Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.  Action details Not available
LU 0022-2026 *Kevin C. Riley Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.Zoning, 63-12 Broadway Rezoning, Queens (C 250268 ZMQ).Land Use Application Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.  Action details Not available
LU 0023-2026 *Kevin C. Riley Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.Zoning, 63-12 Broadway Rezoning, Queens (N 250269 ZRQ).Land Use Application Approved with Modifications and Referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 197-(d) of the New York City Charter.  Action details Not available
LU 0024-2026 *Kevin C. Riley  Zoning, 78-08 Linden Boulevard Rezoning, Queens (C 240145 ZMQ).Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0311-2026 *Kevin C. Riley Coupled on General OrdersLU 24 - Zoning, 78-08 Linden Boulevard Rezoning, Queens (C 240145 ZMQ).Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0025-2026 *Kevin C. Riley  Zoning, 78-08 Linden Boulevard Rezoning, Queens (N 240146 ZRQ).Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0312-2026 *Kevin C. Riley Coupled on General OrdersLU 25 - Zoning, 78-08 Linden Boulevard Rezoning, Queens (N 240146 ZRQ).Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0026-2026 *Kevin C. Riley  Zoning, 78-08 Linden Boulevard Rezoning, Queens (N 240147 LDQ).Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0313-2026 *Kevin C. Riley Coupled on General OrdersLU 26 - Zoning, 78-08 Linden Boulevard Rezoning, Queens (N 240147 LD).Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0027-2026 *Kevin C. Riley  Zoning, 247-56 90th Ave Rezoning, Queens (C 250252 ZMQ).Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0314-2026 *Kevin C. Riley Coupled on General OrdersLU 27 - Zoning, 247-56 90th Ave Rezoning, Queens (C 250252 ZMQ).Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
LU 0030-2026 *Kevin C. Riley  Zoning, Ethyl's Alcohol & Food, Manhattan (D 2550015858 SWM).Land Use Application Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0315-2026 *Kevin C. Riley Coupled on General OrdersLU 30 - Zoning, Ethyl's Alcohol & Food, Manhattan (D 2550015858 SWM).Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES, PRIVILEGES, ELECTIONS, STANDARDS AND ELECTIONS      Not available
M 0027-2026 *   Steven Banks, Corporation Counsel.Mayor's Message Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
Res 0316-2026 *Sandra Ung Coupled on General OrdersM 27 - Steven Banks, Corporation CounselResolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON SANITATION AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT      Not available
Int 0018-2026 AShaun Abreu Amended and Coupled on General OrdersA pilot program for power washing machines to clean sidewalk surfaces in commercial corridors.IntroductionThis bill would require that by April 1, 2027, the New York City Department of Sanitation (“DSNY”) implement a pilot program for the use of power washing machines to clean and remove odors and spills from sidewalk surfaces in commercial corridors. DSNY would be required to select a pilot program location in each borough, for a 5-block distance on streets with access to mass transit and high pedestrian traffic. The bill would also require DSNY to report on such pilot program by December 1, 2027.Approved by CouncilPass Action details Not available
    12.GENERAL ORDERS CALENDAR      Not available
     Coupled on General Orders      Not available
    ~coupledCONTRACTS      Not available
Int 0005-2026 AJulie Menin~coupledA and GOCriminal penalties for providing false information in contracting and maintaining information on subcontractors.IntroductionThis bill would increase penalties for providing false information related to the qualifications of any bidder on city contracts and create a violation, punishable by monetary penalties, for providing false information related to a subcontractor when a subcontract is submitted for approval. The penalties in both instances would fall within a $1000 to $25,000 range. The bill would also require the Mayor and Comptroller to keep certain information on the identity of subcontractors who perform work on city contracts. This information would be compiled in the computerized database they are currently required to maintain. Finally, this bill would provide a section heading for section 6-116.2 of the administrative code.   Action details Not available
Int 0510-2026 AJulie Won~coupledA and GOAn online public procurement interface.IntroductionThis bill would require the City Chief Procurement Officer (CCPO) to ensure that one or more searchable and publicly accessible online interfaces provide information about city procurements that exceed the small purchase limits. Such interface(s) would need to provide information at key stages of the procurement process, including anticipated requirements prior to solicitation, solicitation summaries, contract award details, and total expenditures upon completion of the contract. Such information would be required to be published within 30 days of the relevant procurement event, except that pre-solicitation information would be required to be published no later than 15 days prior to the release of a solicitation document, to the extent such information is available. The CCPO would have discretion to determine the format of the online interface(s) and permit the omission of specific information where publication of such information would compromise public safety, reveal confidential information, or interfere with a law enforcement investigation.   Action details Not available
    ~coupledFINANCE      Not available
Res 0255-2026 *Linda Lee~coupledPreconsidered - GOApproving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget.Resolution    Action details Not available
    ~coupledHEALTH      Not available
Int 0437-2026 ALynn C. Schulman~coupledA and GOGuidance relating to the child care program permitting process.IntroductionThis bill would require the New York City (“City”) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to provide guidance to prospective child care programs applying for a permit pursuant to Article 47 of the Health Code. The required guidance would include a visual representation of the permitting process and include information relating to any required license, approval, or permit from DOHMH or another agency, as well as the order in which licenses, approvals, or permits must be obtained. The bill would also require any guidance or updates to such guidance to be posted on relevant City websites in the designated citywide languages and submitted to the Mayor and the Council.   Action details Not available
    ~coupledLAND USE      Not available
Res 0311-2026 *Kevin C. Riley GOLU 24 - Zoning, 78-08 Linden Boulevard Rezoning, Queens (C 240145 ZMQ).Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0312-2026 *Kevin C. Riley GOLU 25 - Zoning, 78-08 Linden Boulevard Rezoning, Queens (N 240146 ZRQ).Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0313-2026 *Kevin C. Riley GOLU 26 - Zoning, 78-08 Linden Boulevard Rezoning, Queens (N 240147 LD).Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0314-2026 *Kevin C. Riley GOLU 27 - Zoning, 247-56 90th Ave Rezoning, Queens (C 250252 ZMQ).Resolution    Action details Not available
Res 0315-2026 *Kevin C. Riley GOLU 30 - Zoning, Ethyl's Alcohol & Food, Manhattan (D 2550015858 SWM).Resolution    Action details Not available
     RULES, PRIVILEGES, ELECTIONS, STANDARDS AND ELECTIONS      Not available
Res 0316-2026 *Sandra Ung GOM 27 - Steven Banks, Corporation CounselResolution    Action details Not available
    ~coupledSANITATION AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT      Not available
Int 0018-2026 AShaun Abreu~coupledA and GOA pilot program for power washing machines to clean sidewalk surfaces in commercial corridors.IntroductionThis bill would require that by April 1, 2027, the New York City Department of Sanitation (“DSNY”) implement a pilot program for the use of power washing machines to clean and remove odors and spills from sidewalk surfaces in commercial corridors. DSNY would be required to select a pilot program location in each borough, for a 5-block distance on streets with access to mass transit and high pedestrian traffic. The bill would also require DSNY to report on such pilot program by December 1, 2027.   Action details Not available
    ~coupledGENERAL ORDERS CALENDAR      Not available
          Pass Not available
    13.INTRODUCTION & READING OF BILLS (SEE BELOW)      Not available
    14.DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTIONS      Not available
    15.RESOLUTIONS      Not available
Res 0269-2026 *Chi A. Ossé Preconsidered - Adopted by the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International RelationsRespect the true history and significance of national park sites, including the Stonewall National Monument.Resolution Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Not available
    16.GENERAL DISCUSSION      Not available
    17.EXTENSION OF REMARKS      Not available
     INTRODUCTION AND READING OF BILLS - Pursuant to Section 33-a of the New York City Charter, the New York City Council may vote on the following items no earlier than 30 days from the date of this notice. The New York City Council reserves the right to vote without the notice required pursuant to Section 33-a on any proposed local laws that do not relate to the public safety operations of the New York City Police Department, the Fire Department or the Department of Correction.      Not available
Int 0516-2026 *Gale A. Brewer~SPONSORContractsCreating uniform contract and invoice templates for all city agencies.IntroductionThis bill would require the City Chief Procurement Officer (CCPO), in consultation with the Corporation Counsel, to develop and implement uniform contract and invoice templates to be used by all city contracting agencies. Contracting agencies would be able to modify templates for specific contracts with approval from the CCPO.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0517-2026 *Gale A. Brewer~SPONSORPublic SafetyPreservation of biological evidence in connection with criminal and juvenile delinquency matters.IntroductionThis bill would require any city agency that holds biological evidence (“custodial agency”), including the New York City Police Department and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, to preserve biological evidence related to criminal and juvenile delinquency investigations and cases. Custodial agencies would be required to preserve biological evidence for 100 years after collection, unless all individuals in custody or supervision as a result of the final adjudication of a case related to the biological evidence have been released or if all interested parties have been notified and do not object to destruction of the biological evidence. Custodial agencies would be required to preserve biological evidence in a manner and amount sufficient to create a DNA profile.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0518-2026 *Tiffany L. Cabán~SPONSORConsumer and Worker ProtectionRequiring the licensing of last-mile facilities.IntroductionThis bill would require operators of certain warehouses and storage facilities from which goods are delivered to final consumers in the City to obtain a business license from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. This bill would set forth the conditions of such license, which would include safety, training and employment requirements. This bill would also set forth enforcement options, including those available to the City and to workers.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0182-2026 *David M. Carr~SPONSORPreconsidered - Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International RelationsDeclaring April 6 annually as Tartan Day.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0519-2026 *Carmen N. De La Rosa~SPONSORCivil and Human RightsCreating a school diversity monitor within the human rights commission.IntroductionThis bill would create a school diversity monitor within the city’s Human Rights Commission. This position would monitor racial segregation in the city’s school system, including charter schools under the jurisdiction of the Department of Education (DOE) and would make recommendations to alleviate disparate impact discrimination. The bill would require the monitor to produce annual reports to the mayor, DOE and the Speaker on DOE’s efforts in combating segregation in the schools and implementation efforts by DOE to ensure greater integration of the overall school system.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0520-2026 *Carmen N. De La Rosa~SPONSORCivil Service and LaborProvision of union membership guidance for public-sector employees in New York CityIntroductionThis proposed legislation would require the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to produce and distribute to city employees a pamphlet outlining the benefits of union membership and explain changes and provide clarity to city agencies and employees about the recent Supreme Court decision Janus v. AFSCME Council 31. This Court decision held that no public sector employee, having refused membership in a trade union, may be compelled to pay union dues to said union.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0521-2026 *Carmen N. De La Rosa~SPONSORCivil Service and LaborAdministration of employee benefits.IntroductionThis bill would impose minimum standards for the processing of claims for certain benefits offered to municipal employees of New York City, and require the establishment of an online portal through which municipal employees could submit and track their benefits claims, receive information about benefits, and communicate with benefits administrators. This bill would require the New York City Office of Labor Relations (OLR) to submit an annual report on employees’ utilization of such portal and basic data on claims processing by administrators. This bill would also require OLR to create a City Benefits Help Center, which would be responsible for offering information and guidance to employees about the availability and structure of benefits. Finally, this bill would require OLR to design and administer a one-time survey for municipal employees to provide feedback on the substance and administration of benefits.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0522-2026 *Carmen N. De La Rosa~SPONSORConsumer and Worker ProtectionIncreasing civil penalties and prohibiting issuance of the food service establishment permit for outstanding penalties for violations of the fair work week law.IntroductionThis bill would double the maximum allowable civil penalties for certain violations of the Fair Work Week Law. Employers that violate the Fair Work Week Law for a second time within two years after a first violation could receive a civil penalty of up to $1,500 instead of $750, and for further violations, $2,000 instead of $1,000. The bill would also raise allowable civil penalties in civil actions for a pattern and practice of violations of the Fair Work Week Law to $30,000 from $15,000. Further, the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection may direct the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to suspend, revoke, deny or refuse to renew a food service establishment permit for employers that: 1) have not satisfied a fine or civil penalty for violating the Fair Work Week Law or the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act; 2) a court has found the employer has engaged in a pattern or practice of violations of the Fair Work Week Law or the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act; or 3) the employer has been ordered to pay an aggregate of $500,000 or more in penalties or monetary relief for violations of the Fair Work Week Law or the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act in a three-year period. This bill would also entitle employees of employers whose food service establishment permits are suspended are revoked to receive a severance for the first 14 days.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0523-2026 *Carmen N. De La Rosa~SPONSORConsumer and Worker ProtectionRequiring a workers’ rights training for certain fast food employees.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) to provide workers protected by the Fair Work Week Law with a training on city employment laws, including protections under the Fair Work Week Law. Upon 45 days’ notice, DCWP would be empowered to direct an employer covered by the Fair Work Week Law to make their employees available for the training, and could do so by considering the number and severity of violations of the Fair Work Week Law and any other factors DCWP deems relevant to that decision. Employers that make their employees available for the training would be required to compensate such employees for their travel time, if not at the employees’ typical work location, and training time.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0524-2026 *Carmen N. De La Rosa~SPONSORConsumer and Worker ProtectionRecords of the chief medical examiner that relate to work-related fatal injuries in the workplace, and to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on workplace fatalities.IntroductionThis bill would require the commissioner of consumer and worker protection (commissioner) to establish and maintain an online, publicly available database that compiles information related to workplace fatalities that occur in New York City. To facilitate maintenance of such database, this bill would require the chief medical examiner to deliver to the commissioner reports of deaths that, in the chief medical examiner’s judgment, occur as the result of a work-related fatal injury in the workplace. This bill would also require direct employers, contractors, and subcontractors to provide the commissioner with additional information in relation to such deaths. A failure to report such information would be punishable by a civil penalty of no less than $1,000 and no more than $2,500 for each violation.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0525-2026 *Carmen N. De La Rosa~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsDepartment of health and mental hygiene posting worker guidance for best practices for protecting workers from extreme weather.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (“DOHMH”) to post on the department’s website information on best practices for protecting workers from extreme weatherReferred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0526-2026 *Carmen N. De La Rosa~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsRequiring newly constructed multiple dwellings to provide adequate space to store and sort organic waste.IntroductionThis bill would require that all R-2 occupancies constructed after its enactment provide space for the storage of organic waste material, and increases the minimum space required for the storage of refuse, recyclables and organic wastes.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0527-2026 *Carmen N. De La Rosa~SPONSORPublic SafetyInspections for lead-based paint.IntroductionThis bill would repeal the requirement that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) perform X-ray fluorescence (XRF) testing to test for the presence of lead-based paint in dwelling units. Instead, HPD would assume that the paint in the relevant dwelling unit is lead-based paint unless the owner of such dwelling rebuts that presumption. The bill would also require dwelling unit owners to permanently keep all XRF inspection reports and would require HPD to create a publicly accessible database of all XRF inspection reports.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0528-2026 *Carmen N. De La Rosa~SPONSORPublic SafetyIncreasing the fines for the unlawful use of all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes.IntroductionThis bill would raise the fines for operating an all-terrain vehicle in the city. The first offense would be punishable by a fine and/or a civil penalty of at least 375 dollars and up to 750 dollars. Any subsequent offense would be punishable by a fine and/or a civil penalty of at least 750 dollars and up to 1500 dollars.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0529-2026 *Carmen N. De La Rosa~SPONSORTransportation and InfrastructureCreation of a residential parking permit system in Northern Manhattan.IntroductionThis bill would require the department of transportation to create a residential parking permit system for the area of Northern Manhattan, including all areas north of 60th street through Inwood, as bounded by the intersection of Spuyten Duyvill Creek and Harlem River.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0530-2026 *Carmen N. De La Rosa~SPONSORWomen and Gender EquityEstablishing an office of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.IntroductionThis bill would require the Mayor to establish an Office of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (“SOGIE”). The SOGIE Office would promote City programs, and community outreach and education, with respect to issues of concern to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, nonbinary, gender nonconforming and other individuals identified by the director of the Office.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0531-2026 *Harvey D. Epstein~SPONSORConsumer and Worker ProtectionProhibiting the sale of glue trapsIntroductionProhibiting the sale of glue traps.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0532-2026 *Harvey D. Epstein~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsEstablishing a pilot program to install drinking fountains on fire hydrants and the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof.IntroductionThis bill would require that the commissioner of environmental protection and fire commissioner establish a pilot program to install drinking fountains on at least 5 fire hydrants per borough.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0533-2026 *Amanda C. Farías~SPONSOREconomic DevelopmentCreating a good food purchasing program.IntroductionThis bill would create a “good food” purchasing program and advisory board to establish standards and goals for the purchase of food products in public institutions that meet sourcing, production, and quality guidelines. The advisory board would include the commissioners of agencies that execute food procurement contracts, seven members appointed by the Mayor and seven members appointed by the Speaker with knowledge of the good food purchasing program value categories. The advisory board would conduct baseline assessments of each agency’s food procurement processes, then develop and submit a five-year plan with one-year, three-year and five-year benchmarks. The advisory board would evaluate contract bids that are submitted in response to food procurement contract requests for proposal, and each agency may consider the board’s assessments. The advisory board would submit annual progress reports on the implementation of the good food purchasing program with recommendations, post the report on the website of the Mayor’s Office of Food Policy and hold a public hearing about its findings.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0534-2026 *Amanda C. Farías~SPONSORTransportation and InfrastructureRequiring the review of certain parking signs and a utilization study of parking reserved for commercial vehicles.IntroductionThis bill would require that the Commissioner of Transportation conduct an annual review to determine whether parking signs should be updated to account for closure or relocation of facilities associated with parking restrictions, like schools, hospitals, and government buildings. The Commissioner of Transportation would have to update parking signs accordingly. This bill would also require the Commissioner of Transportation to consult annually with the Commissioner of Sanitation to evaluate and update alternate side of the street parking signs. Finally, this bill would require that every 5 years, the Commissioner of Transportation conduct a utilization study of commercial vehicle parking areas, issue a report to the Speaker of the Council and the Mayor, and post the report online.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0183-2026 *Amanda C. Farías~SPONSORContractsCertain purchase contracts to purchase food can be awarded to a qualified bidder who complies with certain standards when such bid is not more than 10% higher than the lowest possible bidder (S.7638-B/A.8091-B).Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0184-2026 *Amanda C. Farías~SPONSORCultural Affairs, Libraries and International RelationsDeclaring October 3 as Korean Cultural Awareness Day annually in the City of New York.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0185-2026 *Amanda C. Farías~SPONSORImmigrationRemove the citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters, extending eligibility to persons legally authorized to work in the United States.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0186-2026 *Amanda C. Farías~SPONSORCultural Affairs, Libraries and International RelationsDesignating November 28 annually as Albanian Independence Day in the City of New York.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0535-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORConsumer and Worker ProtectionLifting product regulations on newsstands.IntroductionThis bill would expand the definition of newsstand to include stands that operate primarily for the sale of newspapers, magazines, periodicals, books, pamphlets and other similar written matter. This bill would also lift the price cap for goods or services sold at newsstands.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0536-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORConsumer and Worker ProtectionIssuing newsstand licenses to operate abandoned newsstands and requiring an assessment of the viability of the location of new newsstands.IntroductionThis bill would allow newsstand licensees to operate from an abandoned newsstand. This bill would also require the department of transportation to approve new newsstand locations based on foot traffic.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0537-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORConsumer and Worker ProtectionDepartment of consumer and worker protection to report on newsstands.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to issue five reports on newsstands and newsstand licensing in the City.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0538-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORConsumer and Worker ProtectionEstablishing a pilot program for location-specific vending licenses for Fordham Road in the borough of the Bronx.IntroductionThis bill would restrict general vending on a portion of Fordham Road over the next 5 years to those who hold licenses specifically allowing them to vend there. The department of consumer and worker protection would be required to publish a report on the number of vendors who operate on Fordham Road and would be permitted to issue licenses for vending on Fordham Road following that study.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0539-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsStormwater pollution prevention permitting.IntroductionThis bill would adjust the thresholds that the Department of Environmental Protection uses to require permits for stormwater pollution on small construction activities. The bill would further require the Department of Environmental Protection to prioritize review of revised permit applications, establish a program of expedited approval of applications certified by registered qualified professionals, and send notice to council members of certain rejected permit applications in their district.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0540-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORGeneral WelfareProhibiting homeless families with children from being housed in private buildings with multiple class C housing maintenance code violations.IntroductionThis bill would prohibit homeless families with children from being temporarily housed in private buildings with more than five class C housing maintenance code violations. Current homeless families with children in such buildings would be permitted to remain, but no additional families with children would be housed in such buildings until corrections have been certified by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0541-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORGovernmental Operations, State & Federal LegislationLeasing or rental of city properties.IntroductionThis bill would require that within five years of obtaining vacant real property or real property managed by the City becoming vacant, the Commissioner of the Department of Citywide Administrative Services lease or rent the property. If the property is not leased or rented within five years, the Commissioner is required to provide notice of the vacancy and the reason for the vacancy to the City Council Member and Community Board for the district in which the property is located.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0542-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORGovernmental Operations, State & Federal LegislationRequiring the department of citywide administrative services to report on the use or vacancy of space in city buildings.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to report on the current use of space in property leased or owned by the city, or whether such property is vacant. If such property is vacant, DCAS would additionally be required to report on what work would be needed to bring such property into use.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0543-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsProgram for the waiver of fees for certain vacant storefront areas.IntroductionThis bill would permit the waiving of certain fees for qualifying commercial properties located within commercial corridors in designated disadvantaged council districts with high storefront vacancy rates in the city, if certain criteria are met.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0544-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORParks and RecreationMaking the department of parks and recreation responsible for the improvement of street medians.Introduction Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0545-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORTransportation and InfrastructureProhibiting the parking, standing, stopping, or operation of a motor vehicle with obscured or defaced license plates.IntroductionThis bill would make it a violation of city law to park, stand, stop, or operate a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate. For parking, standing, and stopping violations, the bill would preserve existing civil penalties under state law, and would establish that such violation constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000, imprisonment for not more than 20 days, or both. For the violation relating to operation of a motor vehicle, the bill would impose a civil penalty of $500 for a first violation and $1,000 for each subsequent violation committed within 6 months of the first violation. It would also establish that each such violation constitutes a misdemeanor resulting in the same punishment outlined above.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0546-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSOREducationRequiring the department of education to create a plan to provide specialized high schools exam preparation to all middle school students.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to develop a plan to provide specialized high school admissions test (SHSAT) preparation to all middle school students. The bill would also require the DOE to survey all students taking the SHSAT about their level of preparation to take the exam.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0547-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORHealthAmending the icon for added sugar warning labels and the amount for civil penalties.IntroductionThis bill would require the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to change the design of the required high-sugar warning symbol to be a red triangular symbol with the words HIGH SUGAR in capital letters, bold type, and red color, displayed next to or below the triangle. The bill would also require DOHMH to increase the civil penalty for violating the law from $200 to $1,000.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0548-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsCreation of a boilerplate annual checklist for parking garage inspections prior to initial annual condition inspections.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Buildings to create and publish on their website a boilerplate annual observation checklist to be used by parking garage structure owners or their authorized agents prior to their initial annual condition inspection. This checklist would include, but would not be limited to, the age and location of the structure, whether vehicles are stored on the roof, and any outstanding violations for structural issues.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0549-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORPublic SafetyProhibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates.IntroductionThis bill would make it unlawful to operate a motor vehicle with a fraudulent license plate, including a fraudulent temporary license plate, or an expired license plate, including an expired temporary license plate, and would set civil penalties for such violations. It would also set a 10 business day cure period for the violation of operating a motor vehicle with an expired license plate, including an expired temporary license plate.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0550-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORPublic SafetyPolice department parking enforcement.IntroductionThis legislation would require the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to confirm the validity of license plates and vehicle identification numbers of all vehicles observed with temporary license plates, or otherwise subject to summons for any relevant traffic or parking violation. Additionally, the NYPD would be required to publish quarterly reports on parking enforcement conducted by the Department.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0551-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORPublic SafetyProhibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates.IntroductionThis bill would make it unlawful to sell or distribute a fraudulent license plate, including a fraudulent temporary license plate, and would set a civil penalty for such violation.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0552-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORPublic SafetyPolice department tow pound capacity.IntroductionThis law would require the Police Department to operate tow pound facilities with sufficient capacity to meet a rate of vehicle towing necessary to deter illegal conduct. The Police Department would also be responsible for issuing public reports on tow facility capacity and the Department’s utilization of vehicle towing in response to violations of traffic laws, rules, and regulations.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0553-2026 *Oswald J. Feliz~SPONSORSmall BusinessEstablishing a program to provide financial assistance to small retail businesses for the purchase of security system technology.IntroductionThis bill would require that the department of small business services, or another agency designated by the mayor, establish a small retail business security system program to provide financial assistance to owners of small retail businesses that would reduce the cost of purchasing and installing security system technology.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0554-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsRequiring the department of citywide administrative services to study the feasibility of using renewable diesel as heating oil.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Citywide Administrative Services to study the feasibility of using renewable diesel to heat buildings, both publicly and privately owned. The study would: assess potential benefits of and barriers to using renewable diesel for heating; assess whether such use would affect compliance with the City’s electrification and climate change policies; and recommend new policies related to the use of renewable diesel for heating. The study would be due to the Mayor, to the Speaker, and on the Department’s website within 1 year after this bill becomes law.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0555-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsUse of renewable diesel fuel.IntroductionThis bill would require all City-owned or -operated diesel fuel-powered motor vehicles to be powered by renewable diesel fuel or a renewable diesel fuel blended with biodiesel beginning July 1, 2026. The bill would also require the Department of Environmental Protection to annually report on the number of such motor vehicles powered by renewable diesel fuel.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0556-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsAn annual report on drainage infrastructure.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection to issue an annual report on the condition of critical water drainage infrastructure within the City. It would further require a description of all outages that occurred in the previous year – detailing the length and severity of the outage, as well as the steps taken to resolve it.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0557-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsCreation of an energy efficiency program for multiple dwellings.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to establish an energy efficiency program for multiple dwellings, which would allow owners of multiple dwellings who undertake eligible energy efficiency measures to have civil penalties for certain violations waived or reduced.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0558-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsRenewable natural gas.IntroductionThe Administrative Code requires the Commissioner of the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to purchase light-duty and medium-duty vehicles that achieve the highest fuel economy. DCAS can satisfy this requirement by purchasing vehicles that run on alternative fuels. However, the definition of “alternative fuel” does not include renewable natural gas as an option. The proposed legislation would amend the definition of alternative fuel in § 24-163.1 to include “biomethane or renewable natural gas.” The proposed legislation would further define the term “biomethane or renewable natural gas.” The proposed legislation would also organize the definitional section to conform to modern drafting standards.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0559-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsAllowing consolidation of required reports on building energy efficiency and emissions.IntroductionCurrently, some building owners are required to file with the Department of Buildings energy efficiency reports every 10 years and building emissions reports by May 1 of each year. This bill would allow those building owners to submit both reports as a single consolidated report in the years when the energy efficiency reports are due.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0560-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsProhibiting non-therapeutic, elective, or convenience surgical devocalization of healthy cats and dogs.IntroductionThis bill would prohibit surgical devocalization of healthy cats and dogs for non-therapeutic purposes. Devocalization procedures would only be permitted when medically necessary and performed by a licensed veterinarian on a cat or dog under anesthesia. The penalty for performing a non-therapeutic devocalization procedure would be at least $1,000 or at most $2,500. A veterinarian who performs a non-therapeutic devocalization procedure would be subject to reporting by the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to the State Department of Education and Board of Regents for disciplinary action due to unprofessional conduct.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0561-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsRegulating the idling of engines and the use of citizen’s complaints to enforce laws enforced by the department of environmental protection.IntroductionThis bill would amend the existing citizens air complaint program: adjusting certain penalties, establishing cure periods, and modifying certain processes.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0562-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsEstablishing a program that transfers liability for certain engine idling violations to lessees of vehicles.IntroductionThis bill would require the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to establish a program that would allow lessors of motor vehicles to transfer the liability for certain engine idling violations to lessees.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0563-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsNotice for the installation of bioswales, rain gardens, or other bioretention systems.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to notify the local Council Member when DEP installs a new bioswale, rain garden, or other bioretention system in the public right-of-way.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0564-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsCreating a greened acre metric to measure stormwater captured by green infrastructure installed in the city and set a greened acre goal for MS4 areas.IntroductionThis bill would set a target, measured in greened acres, of stormwater managed by green infrastructure in the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) area. This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to install, or cause to be installed, green infrastructure projects to meet such target. The bill would also require DEP to publish an annual greened acre report until such target is met. Finally, the bill would require DEP to measure all of the city’s green infrastructure projects in greened acres, and publish those greened acre measurements for each green infrastructure project on the green infrastructure program map.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0565-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsDrainage location of certain building roofs.IntroductionThis bill would require that roofs on covered buildings drain onto a permeable surface in accordance with DEP rulemaking. Covered buildings would be residential buildings that are served by the combined sewer system and located on lots where the front yard area is at least 20 percent of the lot coverage area. Buildings in the 10-year rainfall flood risk area and certain other buildings would be exempt.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0566-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsEnding fluoridation of the municipal water supply.IntroductionThis bill would prohibit the fluoridation of the municipal water supply and would direct the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to establish a program to provide free fluoride supplements to individuals who request them.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0567-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsAllowing building owners to use zero-emissions credits to comply with annual building emissions requirements.IntroductionThis bill would allow building owners to use certain zero-emissions credits to meet their emissions reductions obligations under Local Law 97 of 2019.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0568-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsClarifying the effective date of local law number 92 for the year 2019 and local law number 94 for the year 2019.IntroductionThis bill would clarify that applications for construction document approval that were filed with the Department of Buildings prior to the effective date of Local Laws 92 and 94 for the year 2019 would not be subject to the requirements of Local Laws 92 and 94.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0569-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsRequiring the creation of a database of subsurface conditions to support better engineering of geothermal heat pumps.IntroductionThis bill would require the creation of a database as a single place for geological logs of the city’s geothermal bores and locations of geothermal energy system installations. The database would also include locations of any and all water wells including unused privately owned wells. This database shall be updated annually.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0570-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSORFire and Emergency ManagementRemote monitoring and permitting requirements for residential energy storage systems.IntroductionThis legislation would waive requirements for remote monitoring and reporting of energy storage management systems for certain small residential energy storage systems and create an expedited permitting process for medium energy storage systems.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0571-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSORSanitation and Solid Waste ManagementProhibiting the selling of untethered plastic bottle caps.IntroductionThis bill would prohibit the sale of any single use beverage container which does not have a tethered cap that prevents the separation of the cap from the container when removed from the container by the consumer, or which does not have an opening from which the beverage can be consumed while the cap is affixed to the container. The prohibition would begin on January 1, 2032.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0572-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsRequiring the department of environmental protection to notify owners of property when the city of New York requests a base rental payment from the New York city water board.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to notify ratepayers whenever the City requests the base rental payment for the water system and the sewerage system from the New York City Water Board. The notice would include the amount of the requested base rental payment, the estimated impact of making the requested base rental payment on the property’s water and sewer rates over the next 3 fiscal years, and information about how to comment at an upcoming water rate hearing and how to submit a written comment to DEP.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0573-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSORCivil and Human RightsExtending the statute of limitations for commencing a private cause of action under the city human rights law.IntroductionThis bill would increase from three years to six years the statute of limitations to file a civil action by persons aggrieved by unlawful discriminatory practices or acts of discriminatory harassment or violence under the city human rights law.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0574-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSORGovernmental Operations, State & Federal LegislationRequiring individuals registering as lobbyists to complete an annual anti-sexual harassment interactive training and to provide the certification of completion as part of registration.IntroductionThis bill would require that individuals registering as lobbyists complete an annual anti-sexual harassment interactive training that meets the requirements of the City’s Human Rights Law and provide a certification showing that they have completed the training as part of registration.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0575-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSORParks and RecreationRequiring the department of parks and recreation to resolve risks posed by trees on public property.IntroductionThis bill would expand the Department of Parks and Recreation’s (DPR) already-existing NYC Tree Risk Management Program. This bill would require that DPR: (i) reduce the backlog of low- and moderate-risk tree work orders; (ii) increase routine inspections of individual trees; (iii) implement a reporting requirement for DPR’s work on previously-completed inspections of low- and moderate-risk trees; and (iv) set standards for response times to all trees inspected in the future.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0576-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSORParks and RecreationRemoval of trees under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation and reporting thereof.IntroductionThis bill would specify that the Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks) may only issue a permit to remove a city-owned tree if the permit application provides the name of the certified arborist who will remove the tree. It would also specify that it is unlawful for anyone other than the certified arborist to conduct the tree removal. Finally, Parks would be required to report annually on city-owned trees removed in the previous year, including the location of removed trees, whether Parks has replaced removed trees, whether permitted removals were supervised by Parks employees, and, for illegal removals, whether anyone has been held liable.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0577-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSORParks and RecreationImprovement, formalization, or creation of trails.IntroductionThis bill would require the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation to improve, formalize, or create 300 miles of trails within 3 years of the effective date of the bill. The placement of such trails should be prioritized to connect the maximum amount of natural areas as well as to improve access by low and moderate income communities to natural areas. The Commissioner must also publish on the Department of Parks and Recreation's website a map or maps of trails.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0187-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSORCultural Affairs, Libraries and International RelationsDeclaring July annually as Muslim-American Heritage Month.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0188-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsWastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act. (S. 1350/H.R 2964)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0189-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsNotify all council members and community boards at least 30 days before a public hearing concerning an annual water rate adjustment.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0190-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsCreate a permanent, citywide voluntary buyout program to mitigate flood risk.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0191-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsMake the Council of the City of New York responsible for determining annual rental payments charged to the New York City Water Board. (S.9456)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0192-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsAdopt a “not protective” determination in its third five-year review report concerning the Hudson River polychlorinated biphenyl cleanup.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0193-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSORPublic SafetyAmend the penal law. (S.1075A/A.6319A)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0194-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSORTransportation and InfrastructureAdopt the same exemptions as FMCSA for approved digital mirror systems with respect to operation in intrastate commerce.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0195-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSORCultural Affairs, Libraries and International RelationsDeclaring April as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0196-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsEstablish an abatement and exemption from real property taxes for capital improvements to reduce carbon emissions. (S.943-A/A.5050)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0197-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsEnsure that the State of New York meets its CLCPA target to obtain 70 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 without negatively impacting low-income communities and New York City ratepayers.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0198-2026 *James F. Gennaro~SPONSOREnvironmental Protection and WaterfrontsMaking the Environmental Protection Agency a federal executive department led by a cabinet secretary.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0578-2026 *Jennifer Gutiérrez~SPONSORSmall BusinessReforming the industrial business zone boundary commission.IntroductionThis bill would reform the Industrial Business Zone (IBZ) Boundary Commission by expanding its membership and increasing transparency and accountability. The commission would add three new members: two appointed by the Speaker and one by the Public Advocate. The bill would require a two-thirds supermajority vote for any amendments or repeals of existing IBZ boundaries. The commission would be required to notify the City Council of any approved boundary changes within five business days. Commission members would be prohibited from having financial interests in real estate development entities or land use consulting firms, and registered lobbyists would be barred from serving on the commission.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0579-2026 *Jennifer Gutiérrez~SPONSOREarly Childhood EducationAn education and outreach campaign to enroll students in 3-K and pre-K.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to develop and implement an education and outreach campaign targeting families with children who are eligible to enroll in 3-K or pre-K. DOE would be required to provide the public with information on the benefits of early childhood education, how to apply to 3-K and pre-K, and 3-K and pre-K programs with available seats. Additionally, DOE would be required to collaborate with the New York City Housing Authority, Department of Social Services, and Administration for Children’s Services in its outreach efforts.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0580-2026 *Jennifer Gutiérrez~SPONSOREarly Childhood EducationEstablishing an office of child care to oversee free child care for all city residents.IntroductionThe proposed bill would create an Office of Child Care and charge the office with improving and expanding child care across the city, including by establishing free child care for all city residents no later than four years after the effective date of the local law.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0581-2026 *Jennifer Gutiérrez~SPONSOREducationRequiring the department of education to report on certain physical facilities at city schools.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Education to report on certain physical facilities at public schools, including gyms, cafeterias, libraries, science and computer labs, and dedicated spaces for nurses, social workers, and guidance counselors. The report would include a description of the condition of each space and the approximate year in which it was last updated.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0582-2026 *Jennifer Gutiérrez~SPONSORFire and Emergency ManagementRequiring businesses using bicycles for commercial purposes to provide bicycle operators with fireproof or fire-resistant containers for removable storage batteries used to power motor-assisted bicycles.IntroductionThis bill would require all businesses that use bicycles for commercial purposes to provide their motor-assisted bicycle operators with fireproof or fire-resistant containers suitable for charging removable storage batteries used to power these bicycles.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0583-2026 *Jennifer Gutiérrez~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsA study and report on the feasibility of a low-cost and city-sponsored renter’s insurance program.IntroductionThis proposed legislation would require an office or agency designated by the Mayor to study and report on the feasibility of a low-cost, New York City-sponsored renter’s insurance program. Through this study, the office or agency would be required to explore the establishment of the program by identifying considerations such as potential funding mechanisms and types of coverage, identify the financial impact of the program on the City, and evaluate initiatives the City can undertake to implement the program, including but not limited to public-private partnerships. The office or agency would be required to report on the findings of the study to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council no later than 1 year after the effective date of this bill. If the office or agency determines that the program is infeasible, the office or agency would have to include a statement explaining the reasons for infeasibility in the report.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0199-2026 *Jennifer Gutiérrez~SPONSORTechnologyDepartment of Citywide Administrative Services, in coordination with the Office of Technology and Innovation to develop a new civil service title specifically tailored for graduates of OTI technology fellowship programs.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0200-2026 *Jennifer Gutiérrez~SPONSORAgingExcluding social security payments and supplemental security income from the definition of “income” for the purposes of determining eligibility under the senior citizen rent increase exemption (SCRIE). (S.1152/A.3218)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0201-2026 *Jennifer Gutiérrez~SPONSORConsumer and Worker ProtectionRequire that all utility companies doing business in New York City file an annual report on all service outages.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0584-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORGovernmental Operations, State & Federal LegislationEstablishment of an office of restaurant recovery in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the expiration and repeal thereof.IntroductionThis bill would require the Mayor to create an Office of Restaurant Recovery to facilitate the recovery of restaurants from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office would be led by a director whom the Mayor or, if the Office is within an agency other than the Office of the Mayor, an agency head would appoint no later than 30 days after the bill’s effective date. The director’s responsibilities would include developing and implementing a recovery plan, identifying metrics to assess recovery, advising the Mayor, and promoting recovery. The director would also be required to submit an initial report and subsequent annual reports to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council. The bill would expire in five years unless the Mayor, in consultation with the director, determines sooner that restaurants have stabilized. In addition, this bill would make technical amendments related to the numbering of this new subchapter in the Administrative Code.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0585-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORGovernmental Operations, State & Federal LegislationVoter assistance advisory committee providing interpreters and materials in Arabic.IntroductionThis bill would require the Voter Assistance Advisory Committee to provide Arabic interpreters at poll sites with 50 or more voting age residents with limited English proficiency whose primary language is Arabic.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0586-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORCivil and Human RightsAn annual education campaign to combat antisemitism and promote inclusion.IntroductionThis bill would require the New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) to coordinate with the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, the Office of Ethnic and Community Media, other relevant agencies, and community groups to conduct annual public education campaigns to combat antisemitism, raise awareness of the contributions of Jewish New Yorkers to the City, and promote inclusion, equity, and understanding. Campaigns would occur every year during Jewish American Heritage Month, or other appropriate month selected by CCHR, and would use diverse forms of media and emphasize youth education. The bill would also require that the first education campaign last for a full year, beginning within 60 days of the bill’s effective date.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0587-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORGeneral WelfareMinimum standards for emergency congregate housing.IntroductionThis bill would establish minimum standards for emergency congregate housing in New York City, including at the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers (HERRCs) established to address the increase of migrants in the City. Standards would mirror those that apply to shelters operated by the Department of Social Services including beds being at least three feet apart and at least 30 inches in width, toiletries and secure lockers being provided, a clean, well-maintained, working shower for every fifteen individuals, a clean, well maintained and working toilet and/or urinal and sink for every ten individuals, access to laundry facilities, meals and accommodations for dietary needs and restrictions, and various services and resourcesReferred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0588-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORGeneral WelfareNotification of the right to be placed in shelter.IntroductionThis bill would require that the Mayor provide written and verbal notification of the right to be placed in a Department of Social Services (DSS) shelter to individuals and families who are housed in specific types of emergency congregate housing in New York City. The notification would include that such individuals and families have the right to be placed in a DSS shelter within 24 hours of their request to be placed in such a shelter. If the City fails to meet its responsibility to provide this shelter, the bill would require that the City report the failure within one calendar day of the failure.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0589-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORGeneral WelfareProhibiting the department of social services or any other city agency from imposing length of shelter stay restrictions in a shelter of any type.IntroductionThis bill would prohibit any city agency from imposing limits on the length of time an individual or family may remain in shelter or emergency congregate housing, provided such individual or family is eligible for temporary housing assistance under State law, as applicable.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0590-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORHealthKeeping, restraint, or possession of elephants.IntroductionThis bill would prohibit the keeping, restraint, or possession of elephants in the city unless certain enumerated conditions concerning adequate habitat and treatment are met. The bill would prohibit the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene from issuing a permit for the exhibition, use, or display of an elephant unless those conditions were met. In addition, a person keeping, restraining, or possessing an elephant in violation of this bill would be liable to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 per day. The bill would allow any person to seek to enjoin violations in court.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0591-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORImmigrationEstablishing an office of translation and interpretation within the office of immigrant affairs.IntroductionThis bill would require the creation of an Office of Translation and Interpretation within the Office of Immigrant Affairs. This office would employ individuals proficient in the designated citywide languages to provide translation and interpretation services to city agencies. This office would also be required to assist city agencies with identifying translation and interpretation services for languages other than the designated citywide languages.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0202-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSOREducationRequire comprehensive sexuality instruction for students in grades K-12 which addresses age and developmentally appropriate physical, mental, emotional and social dimensions of human sexuality and reflects the national sexuality education standards(A.46).Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0203-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORImmigration“Afghan Adjustment Act,” which would provide a pathway to permanent legal status for evacuees from Afghanistan. (S. 4787/H.R. 8685)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0204-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORImmigrationGrant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Special Student Relief (SSR) to those impacted by catastrophic flooding in Pakistan who are now living in the United States.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0205-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORCultural Affairs, Libraries and International RelationsDeclaring July 18 through August 17 as South Asian Heritage Month.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0206-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORCultural Affairs, Libraries and International RelationsCelebrating the NJ/NY Gotham FC’s winning of the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League Championship.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0207-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORFinanceAmend the tax law and the state finance law, in relation to allowing taxpayers to make a gift to the abortion access fund on their personal income tax returns. (A.1473)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0208-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORHealthMandating all medical students in New York State to receive anti-bias training. (S.319/A.5625)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0209-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsEstablishing a program to address the legalization of specified accessory dwelling units in a city with a population of one million or more. (A.9802/S.8783)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0210-2026 *Shahana K. Hanif~SPONSORImmigrationCondemning the fatal shootings of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal immigration authorities.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0592-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORLand UseMaximum citywide percentage of studio apartments in city-funded projects to construct rental units for older adults.IntroductionThis bill would set the maximum citywide percentage of studio apartments in city-funded projects to construct rental units for older adults. The maximum percentage would be 50%.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0593-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORPublic SafetyUse of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.IntroductionThis bill would require the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to report additional data in quarterly and annual reporting on officers’ use of force. Current reporting requirements create various categories for “use of force incidents,” but do not specifically name motor vehicles as a means of such force. This bill would add “use of a motor vehicle to gain control of a subject” as a reporting category.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0594-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORTransportation and InfrastructureIllegal curb cuts and requiring local community board notification of curb cut applications.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to investigate any complaint of illegal curb cuts within 30 days. If DOT finds a curb cut was illegally created, DOT would paint the curb cut green to indicate it is available for parking and require property owners to either obtain the required permits for the curb cut or restore it. If the property owner does not correct the illegal curb cut, DOT would be required to do so, recovering the cost from the property owner. Additionally, community boards would be notified of any applications for permits to create a curb cut within the community district.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0595-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORCriminal JusticeRequiring that people in the custody and staff of the department of correction have access to gender-affirming items and medical devices.IntroductionThis bill would establish a process for people in custody to obtain wigs, hair extensions, chest binders, tucking undergarments or gaffs, prosthetics, or other similar items or medical devices that are used by individuals to affirm their self-determined gender identity. The bill also requires Department of Correction staff to have access to gender-affirming items or medical devices while at work.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0596-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSOREducationLGBTQIA+ resource guide for middle and high school students.IntroductionThis bill would require that on any student portal maintained by the Department of Education (DOE), the DOE provide to middle and high school students a resource guide on LGBTQIA+ programs and services available for middle and high school students.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0597-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSOREducationRequiring the New York city department of education to distribute New York state non-driver identification card applications to all high school students.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to distribute information about New York state non-driver identification cards to every student grades 9 through 12 at the start of each school year. At a minimum, this legislation would require the DOE to provide every student with a non-driver identification card application form, as well as information about eligibility requirements and the application process, including but not limited to relevant application fees and a list of documents accepted to prove identity and residency requirements.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0598-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORHealthRequiring the department of health and mental hygiene to conduct monkeypox education and prevention efforts and establish an infectious disease vaccine scheduling portal.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to develop a plan to prevent the spread of monkeypox in response to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. DOHMH would be required to conduct an education and outreach campaign about the monkeypox outbreak, including transmission, prevention of infection, and vaccination and treatment. DOHMH would also be required to coordinate with agencies and community organizations to ensure that communities most at risk of contracting the virus and communities with low vaccine accessibility have adequate vaccine access. DOHMH would evaluate the demographics of monkeypox vaccine recipients, and adjust the hours of operation and location of vaccination sites based on such examination and the needs of communities most at risk of contracting the disease. The bill would also require DOHMH to maintain a vaccine portal that allows individuals to schedule appointments for COVID-19, monkeypox and other infectious disease vaccinations.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0599-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsAffordable housing lottery processes.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD”) to promulgate certain minimum rules governing affordable housing lotteries. Such rules must provide that applicants for affordable housing receive written notification stating whether they are accepted or rejected for occupancy in an affordable housing unit, be given sufficient time and information to respond to developers’ requests for information and to appeal a rejection, and be made aware of community-based service providers that may assist the applicant. Applicants may file a complaint with HPD or the New York City Housing Development Corporation, as applicable, if they believe their application was rejected in error. HPD rules must also provide guidance to developers regarding information it may consider in selecting applicants, specifically prohibiting developers from considering photographs of an applicant’s current living situation or minor children’s report cards, prohibiting developers from rejecting applicants based solely on credit score, and requiring developers consider all sources of an applicant’s income. HPD shall provide developers training regarding applicant selection and maintain a compliance hotline for use by developers.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0600-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORHousing and BuildingsDepartment of housing preservation and development to conduct periodic studies of rent stabilized housing accommodations and to develop a program to incentivize owners to keep such accommodations rent stabilized for an extended period of time.IntroductionThe proposed bill would require the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to conduct periodic studies of rent stabilized housing accommodations and to develop a program to incentivize owners to keep such accommodations rent stabilized for an extended period of time.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0601-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORImmigrationEstablishing an office of refugee and migrant settlement.IntroductionThis bill would establish an Office of Refugee and Migrant Settlement to provide short and long term access to relevant resources including, housing, medical care, education and food to people from outside the U.S. who are resettled in New York City. The director of the Office would advise and assist the mayor in coordinating an all-agency response to influxes of people resettling in New York. The Office is required to submit a report to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council on its activities in the past year, including the number of people served and the programs it has undertaken.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Int 0602-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORTransportation and InfrastructureProviding local community boards and elected officials with advance notice of planned street closures.IntroductionThis bill would require, when any agency other than the Department of Transportation plans to close a street or issues a permit to close a street, the head of the agency to notify the Commissioner of Transportation of such planned street closure. This bill would also require the Commissioner of Transportation to provide 72 hours’ advance notice to community boards and certain elected officials of all planned street closures within their districts.Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0211-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORAgingCalling on the Federal Communication Commission Management Agency to add alerts for missing persons with dementia to the Wireless Emergency Alerts system.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0212-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORAgingDirect the New York State Office for the Aging and the Empire State Development Corporation to expand encore entrepreneurship in New York State to empower individuals 50 years of age or older to establish small businesses (S.884/A.6331).Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0213-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORAgingAuthorize localities to provide for an additional real property tax exemption for eligible persons who are 65 years of age and older(A.6362)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0214-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORAgingEstablish an Office of Older Adult Workforce Development within the State Office for the Aging ( S.3004/A.6324).Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0215-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORAgingDesignating November as Family Caregivers Month in the City of New York.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0216-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORChildren and YouthRequire child protective services to orally and in writing disclose certain information to parents and caretakers who are subject to a protective child services investigation (A.6792A/S.5484B).Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0217-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORChildren and YouthThe Predatory Marketing Prevention Act (S. 7487C)Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0218-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORCivil and Human RightsDeclaring August 2 annually as James Baldwin Day in the City of New York.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0219-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORCivil and Human RightsDeclaring February 18 annually as Audre Lorde Day in the City of New York.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0220-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORCriminal JusticeRepealing all provisions of law that require most counties to maintain a jail.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0221-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORCriminal JusticeAllowing family and friends of incarcerated individuals to deliver packages in person during prison visits.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0222-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORCriminal JusticeEstablishes visiting policies for incarcerated people and promotes better institutional and community adjustment upon release (A.4603/S.5037).Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0223-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORCultural Affairs, Libraries and International RelationsDeclaring April 6 annually as Lubavitcher Rebbe Day in the City of New York.Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available
Res 0224-2026 *Crystal Hudson~SPONSORGovernmental Operations, State & Federal LegislationProvides for automatic voter registration and preregistration for persons applying for certain department of motor vehicles documentation and for Medicaid enrollees(S.88/A.6772).Resolution Referred to Comm by Council  Action details Not available