City Council Legislation: Bills and Local Laws

57405

Enacted

Int 1579-2017

2017/246

Menchaca

Committee on Immigration

Access to non-public areas of city property and property of human services contractors and subcontractors.

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-12-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-17T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-02-07T19:21:11.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to access to non-public areas of city property and property of human services contractors and subcontractors

This bill restricts access to non-public areas of City property, as well as locations where human services contractors provide services. Under the bill, non-local government personnel authorized to enforce civil or criminal laws will not be permitted to access non-public areas of city property, unless: (1) the city has entered into an agreement, contract, or cooperative agreement granting access; (2) access is required by a judicial warrant or local, state, or federal law; (3) access furthers the purpose or mission of a city agency; or (4) exigent circumstances exist.

These access requirements would also apply to human services contractors, whether or not their services are provided on city property. Each agency would be required to provide free training to employees contracted for security services at covered City buildings. Finally, each agency would be required to establish and post online agency-specific guidelines or rules implementing the law.

56825

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1583-2017

NA

Torres

Committee on General Welfare

Receipt of rental assistance payments.

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T05:04:29.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the receipt of rental assistance payments

The bill would require the Human Resources Administration to provide landlords the option to accept rental assistance payments via an electronic transfer into a bank account.

57406

Enacted

Int 1588-2017

2017/247

Williams

Committee on Immigration

Identifying information.

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-12-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-17T00:00:00.000

NA

2024-11-25T22:38:57.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to identifying information

The bill would require City employees and contractors to protect identifying information—such as contact information, sexual orientation, religion, and immigration status—by limiting its collection, disclosure, and retention. A newly-established privacy officer within each agency would review and approve the collection, disclosure, and retention of identifying information to ensure such actions further the purpose or mission of such agency and protect identifying information from unauthorized disclosure.

57408

Enacted

Int 1566-2017

2017/185

Dromm

Committee on Immigration

Expanding the office of immigrant affairs.

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-10-08T00:00:00.000

2017-10-08T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-05T16:51:39.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to expanding the office of immigrant affairs

The bill would enhance and expand MOIA’s mission. MOIA would lead the City’s efforts to promote the welfare of immigrants, regardless of status; work with the Civil Justice Coordinator to assess the legal service needs of immigrants; establish a state and federal affairs unit to follow changing federal laws and policies; consult with City agencies on the implementation of laws and policies designed to protect immigrants; consult with agencies on best practices for serving victims of crime and human trafficking, and report annually to the Council on its activities and the unique needs of the immigrant community.

57401

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1589-2017

NA

Williams

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Boarders, lodgers or roomers in a private dwelling.

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T05:05:29.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city building code and administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to boarders, lodgers or roomers in a private dwelling

This bill would increase the number of boarders, roomers or lodgers permitted in a private dwelling, such as for Bed and Breakfasts.

57409

Enacted

Int 1578-2017

2017/186

Menchaca

Committee on Immigration

An immigrant affairs task force.

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-10-08T00:00:00.000

2017-10-08T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-05T16:52:01.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to an immigrant affairs task force

The bill would create an inter-agency task force led by MOIA. The task force will bring together the heads of city agencies and mayoral offices to coordinate City services for immigrants, especially particularly vulnerable immigrants such as victims of crime and human trafficking; individuals who are LGBTQI, individuals with criminal justice system involvement; and minors.

57407

Enacted

Int 1557-2017

2017/245

Mark-Viverito

Committee on Immigration

Establishing a chief privacy officer and policies and protocols relating to the handling of identifying information.

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-12-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-17T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-02-07T19:21:11.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a chief privacy officer and policies and protocols relating to the handling of identifying information

The bill requires every City agency to report on their current data collection, retention, and disclosure policies and practices. A newly established Chief Privacy Officer and interagency committee would review those reports and develop new, detailed protocols for minimizing the collection and disclosure of identifying information and protecting against the unauthorized disclosure of this information citywide.

57411

Enacted

Int 1576-2017

2017/126

Lancman

Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services

Requiring the NYPD to permit arrestees to access contact information.

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-07-22T00:00:00.000

2017-07-22T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-10-04T18:13:59.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the New York city police department to permit arrestees to access contact information

This bill requires the New York City Police Department to permit those arrested to access their personal property in order to write down contact information for those they may wish to contact while in custody.

57477

Enacted

Int 1586-2017

2017/109

Torres

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Amend local law number 50 for the year 2015.

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-05-30T00:00:00.000

2017-05-30T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-08-15T13:32:13.000

A Local Law to amend local law number 50 for the year 2015, relating to the preservation of certain hotels, a moratorium and report relating to such preservation, and the expiration and repeal of such amendments, in relation to extending the effective period of the provisions of such local law and requiring a supplemental report relating to such preservation

This bill would extend, by two years, the limitations placed on the conversion of certain hotel space for purposes other than use as a hotel, as imposed by Local Law 50/2015 which restricted hotels having 150 units or more from converting more than 20 percent of the floor area used for sleeping accommodations to a different use. As set out in Local Law 50/2015, in order to convert additional hotel space during the two-year period, a hotel owner will continue to apply to the Board of Standards and Appeals for a waiver in accordance with § 25-703 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York. The waiver procedure is already in place and would continue to be available after this bill becomes law. This bill would require a supplementary report to be prepared that analyzes the cumulative impact of the hotel industry, and particular sectors thereof, on the economy of the city.

55921

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1546-2017

NA

Lander

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

Provision of sick time earned by employees.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:57:22.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to the provision of sick time earned by employees.

This bill would exempt certain certified teachers of children with disabilities licensed under state law from the Earned Sick Time Act

56292

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1552-2017

NA

Torres

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Maintaining brake monitors and elevator monitoring systems.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-05-25T15:39:19.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city building code, in relation to maintaining brake monitors and elevator monitoring systems

This bill would require building owners to maintain annually any brake monitors and elevator monitoring systems installed in building elevators.

54693

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1536-2017

NA

Cumbo

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

Reporting of pay and employment equity data.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-04T15:54:58.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting of pay and employment equity data

This bill would require all city agencies to provide pay and employment equity data annually to the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). Such data would include, for each employee within such agencies: the date of hire, the current job title, the current job category, the current job title category provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the initial compensation upon date of hire, the total current compensation, the start date of such employee’s currently held position, the total number of hours worked, and the gender and racial group of such employee, if available. DCAS would be required to provide the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council with an annual report including the above data provided by city agencies, both disaggregated and aggregated, as well as recommendations to address problems associated with pay and employment equity.

56321

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1554-2017

NA

Torres

Committee on Public Housing

Requiring the NYPD and the FDNY to notify NYCHA of injuries and fatalities occurring in public housing.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:58:43.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the police department and the fire department to notify the New York city housing authority of injuries and fatalities occurring in public housing

This bill would require the New York City Police Department and the New York City Fire Department to promptly notify the New York City Housing Authority (“NYCHA”) of any injury or fatality that occurs on property owned by NYCHA.

57329

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1537-2017

NA

Dromm

Committee on Education

Requiring the DOE report information regarding alternate learning centers.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:55:35.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education to report information regarding alternate learning centers

This bill would require the Department of Education to report demographic and other information concerning middle school students in grades 6-12 who attend Alternate Learning Centers (ALCs) as a result of suspensions from their originating schools lasting five or more days. Such information would include race, ethnicity, gender and languages spoken at home. It would also include data concerning pre-suspension due process, ALC teacher training credentials, and post suspension transitions back to an originating school or to other institutions, such as correctional facilities.

57375

Enacted

Int 1547-2017

2017/146

Lander

Committee on Health

Expanding the retail dealer license to include retailers of tobacco products and setting caps on retail dealer licenses, and to repeal subdivision c of section 17-702, relating to the definition of cigarette license.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-08-28T00:00:00.000

2017-08-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-10-31T19:08:19.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the retail dealer license to include retailers of tobacco products and setting caps on retail dealer licenses, and to repeal subdivision c of section 17-702, relating to the definition of cigarette license

This bill expands the current requirement to possess a retail dealer license to sell cigarettes to include all retailers that sell any type of tobacco products. The bill will also restrict the availability of new retail dealer licenses by capping the number of tobacco retailer licenses in each community district at half the current number. The community district caps would not affect existing licensees who may continue to renew their licenses.

57366

Enacted

Int 1540-2017

2017/198

Garodnick

Committee on Consumer Affairs

Requiring second-hand automobile dealers to post and distribute a bill of rights to consumers.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-10-16T00:00:00.000

2017-10-16T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-02T16:58:12.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring second-hand automobile dealers to post and distribute a bill of rights to consumers

This bill would require secondhand automobile dealers to conspicuously post and provide consumers with a bill of rights. The bill of rights would inform consumers of their right: i) to a two-day automobile contract cancellation option agreement; ii) to seek financing from lenders other than the dealer; iii) to purchase the automobile at the advertised price; iv) to seek the dealer’s complaint history or to make a complaint by calling 311; v) to receive a Used Car Buyer Guide and to additional rights under New York State’s Used Car Lemon Law; vi) to receive certain disclosures when signing a financing agreement; vii) to not be required to purchase add-ons; and viii) to receive an itemized list of the cost of any requested add-ons. For each executed contract, the secondhand automobile dealer must obtain from the consumer an initialed or signed copy of the consumer bill of rights and retain it for six years. The dealer must also provide the consumer bill of rights in the language used to negotiate the contract.

57368

Enacted

Int 1532-2017

2017/144

Cabrera

Committee on Health

Regulation of electronic cigarettes and the licensing of electronic cigarette retail dealers.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-08-28T00:00:00.000

2017-08-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-10-31T19:08:18.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the regulation of electronic cigarettes and the licensing of electronic cigarette retail dealers

This bill would require a license to sell electronic cigarettes, similar to the license that is currently required to sell cigarettes. It would also cap the number of electronic cigarette retailers at half the current number, by community district, with the reduction in number coming through attrition. Existing sellers would be able to continue to renew their license so long as they meet all applicable licensure requirements.

57377

Enacted

Int 1548-2017

2017/163

Levine

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Amending the definition of harassment to include repeatedly contacting or visiting a tenant under certain circumstances.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-08-30T00:00:00.000

2017-08-30T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-10-31T19:08:27.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to amending the definition of harassment to include repeatedly contacting or visiting a tenant under certain circumstances

This bill would expand the definition of tenant harassment to include situations where an owner repeatedly contacts or visits the tenant at unusual hours or in a manner reasonably expected to harass the tenant, unless the tenant has given consent in writing to be contacted at such hours or in such manner.

57378

Enacted

Int 1549-2017

2017/164

Menchaca

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Repeated acts of harassment.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-08-30T00:00:00.000

2017-08-30T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-10-31T19:08:27.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to repeated acts of harassment

This bill would allow tenants to pursue harassment actions if the owner of their building engages in repeated interruptions of essential services throughout the building or commences frivolous court proceedings throughout the building (including the tenants who bring the action).

57370

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1545-2017

NA

King

Committee on Health

Requiring the promulgation of standards for testing for lead in water at childcare facilities.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-29T21:39:18.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the promulgation of standards for testing for lead in water at childcare facilities

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to create standards for how water testing for lead is required to be conducted for child care centers. It would also codify the requirement, contained in the Health Code, that this testing occur every five years, and require that the testing be of a first drawn sample of water.

57344

Enacted

Int 1531-2017

2017/123

Mark-Viverito

Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services

Requiring the DOC to efficiently facilitate the processing of bail payments.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-07-22T00:00:00.000

2017-07-22T00:00:00.000

NA

2019-07-19T19:08:55.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of correction to efficiently facilitate the processing of bail payments

This bill would require the Department of Correction to accept bail payments immediately and continuously after an inmate is admitted to their custody, and generally require the release of inmates within a specified time period, with limited exceptions. The bill would also require the Department to accept bail in or near all courthouses, or online.

57332

Enacted

Int 1538-2017

2018/041

Dromm

Committee on Education

Requiring the DOE to post contact information for each school related to reporting incidents of bullying, harassment, intimidation and discrimination.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2018-01-11T00:00:00.000

2018-01-11T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-04-05T17:29:31.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education to post contact information for each school related to reporting incidents of bullying, harassment, intimidation and discrimination

This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to report information on its website regarding how to report incidents of bullying, harassment, intimidation or discrimination, including information about to which school staff such reports may me made; email addresses designated by DOE to receive reports of such incidents; and information guiding students, parents and staff members to visit their individual school websites for more information.

The bill would require DOE to include on each individual school’s website information regarding how to report incidents of bullying, harassment, intimidation or discrimination; the name, email address and phone number of the school’s dignity act coordinator; and any email addresses designated by DOE to receive reports of such incidents.

The bill would require the DOE to update the names and contact information posted on the websites at least twice per school year, as necessary.

57345

Enacted

Int 1541-2017

2017/124

Gibson

Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services

Permitting the delay of the formal admission of inmates to the custody of the department of correction in order to facilitate the posting of bail.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-07-22T00:00:00.000

2017-07-22T00:00:00.000

NA

2024-06-12T19:55:36.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to permitting the delay of the formal admission of inmates to the custody of the department of correction in order to facilitate the posting of bail

This bill would permit the Department of Correction to delay the intake of an inmate into departmental housing, in some circumstances, in order to facilitate the posting of bail. The bill would also require reporting every 6 months on the usage of such delays.

57357

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1535-2017

NA

Constantinides

Committee on Parks and Recreation

Requiring the dept of parks and recreation to plant 100,000 trees in environmental justice communities within 5 years.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:54:53.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of parks and recreation to plant 100,000 trees in environmental justice communities within five years

This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation to plant 100,000 trees in environmental justice communities within five years. If it is not possible to plant 100,000 trees in that time frame, this bill would require the Department to report to the Mayor and Council the number of trees planted and the barriers to planting additional trees.

57365

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1534-2017

NA

Cohen

Committee on Finance

Electronic notification of capital project delays and cost changes.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:54:29.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to electronic notification of capital project delays and cost changes

This local law would require all City agencies, with respect to capital projects under their jurisdiction, to provide electronic notification to the affected council member, borough president and community board within 30 days of learning of any projected or actual project phase delay of sixty days or more, or of any projected or actual change of 10% or more of the total estimated cost of the project. The notification would be required to include the original and total estimated cost of the capital project, the projected or actual start and end date of each project phase, the total amount spent on the project as of the date of the notification, and a clear explanation of the reasons for any projected or actual change in cost or delay.

57379

Enacted

Int 1550-2017

2017/184

Rosenthal

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Harassment in private dwellings.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-10-08T00:00:00.000

2017-10-08T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-05T16:51:22.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to harassment in private dwellings.

This bill makes tenant harassment laws applicable to private dwellings.

57268

Enacted

Int 1533-2017

2018/040

Chin

Committee on Land Use

Reporting requirements for summary actions involving urban renewal plans.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2018-01-11T00:00:00.000

2018-01-11T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-04-05T17:29:36.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to publication and reporting requirements for urban renewal plans

This bill would require that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) notify relevant community boards, borough presidents, and council members when an urban renewal plan is going to expire and report to the mayor, the council, the affected council members and community boards information about all urban renewal areas currently or formerly designated in the City. The bill would also require HPD to post online information about the status of urban renewal plans, including any approved or pending extensions of expiration dates.

56250

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1553-2017

NA

Torres

Committee on Housing and Buildings

DOB to report on the efficacy of elevator brake monitors and remote elevator monitoring systems.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:58:28.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of buildings to report on the efficacy of elevator brake monitors and remote elevator monitoring systems

This bill would require the Department of Buildings to submit by December 31, 2017 a report analyzing whether brake monitors and remote electronic monitoring systems enhance elevator safety and, if so, the feasibility of requiring installation on all elevators in residential buildings.

57376

Enacted

Int 1530-2017

2017/162

Mark-Viverito

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Creating a rebuttable presumption regarding harassment.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-08-30T00:00:00.000

2017-08-30T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-10-31T19:08:26.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a rebuttable presumption regarding harassment

Under current harassment law a tenant has to show that an owner committed a harassing act or omission which caused or was intended to cause such tenant to vacate the dwelling.

This bill creates a rebuttable presumption that where an owner commits one of a list of harassing acts or omissions, such act or omission constitutes harassment.

57289

Enacted

Int 1539-2017

2017/197

Espinal

Committee on Consumer Affairs

Sale and financing of used automobiles by second-hand automobile dealers.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-10-16T00:00:00.000

2017-10-16T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-02T16:58:12.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the sale and financing of used automobiles by second-hand automobile dealers

This bill strengthens consumer protections against predatory lending practices that exist in the used car industry. It will mandate that used car dealers disclose certain information to consumers, including: i) the itemized prices of add-on products; ii) the total cost of the vehicle, broken down by monthly payments and with or without any add-ons; iii) the lowest interest rate (APR) offered to the consumer by a finance company; and iv) any other financing-related disclosures the Commissioner prescribes by rule. Any required documents or disclosures to be provided to a consumer must be in the language used to negotiate the contract for sale. In addition, this bill requires dealers to offer an “automobile contract cancellation option” that would allow a buyer to cancel a contract for sale, subject to some limitations, within two days of purchasing the used vehicle. During the cancellation period, the purchased used car remains on the dealer’s lot until the consumer makes a decision. A dealer is required to retain certain records related to the sale of used cars for six years, which may be subject to audit by the department of consumer affairs. The bill also gives the Commissioner of the Department of Consumer Affairs the discretion to report to the City Council and the Mayor on the effectiveness of the bill. Finally, this bill creates additional civil penalties for the violation of its provisions.

57101

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1542-2017

NA

Gibson

Committee on Public Safety

Requiring the PD to use evidence based identification techniques.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:56:00.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the police department to use evidence based identification techniques

This bill would require the New York City Police Department to conduct all police arranged identification procedures in a double blind fashion and take witness confidence statements, unless there are extraordinary circumstances, which would make such procedures unfeasible. The bill also requires an annual report on the number of identification procedures conducted, whether the procedures were conducted in a double blind fashion and the reasons why any identification procedure was not conduced in a double blind fashion.

57374

Enacted

Int 1544-2017

2017/145

Johnson

Committee on Health

Regulation of retail dealers of tobacco products and of electronic cigarettes, the establishment of price floors and minimum package sizes for tobacco products and shisha, and the establishment of a tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-08-28T00:00:00.000

2017-08-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-10-31T19:08:19.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the regulation of retail dealers of tobacco products and of electronic cigarettes, the establishment of price floors and minimum package sizes for tobacco products and shisha, and the establishment of a tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes

This bill would establish or increase the price floor for packages of cigarettes, tobacco products, and non-tobacco shisha, and set minimum package sizes for those products that don’t already have one. The cigarette package price would rise from $10.50 to $13 per package, while smokeless tobacco and shisha packages would be set at $8 and $17, respectively. The cigar price floor would be calculated at a rate of $6 plus $1.75 per cigar in a package, except for individually packaged cigars, which would have a minimum price of $8. It would also tax cigars, little cigars, smokeless tobacco, tobacco-containing shisha, and loose tobacco at a rate of 10% of the minimum price, with proceeds going to fund public housing. Retail dealers of cigarettes and e-cigarettes would also be prohibited from delivering cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes to consumers under this bill.

57380

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1551-2017

NA

Torres

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Unauthorized non-rent fees on rent bills.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:57:47.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to unauthorized non-rent fees on rent bills

Harassment is currently defined as performing one of a list of acts or omissions which causes or is intended to cause a tenant to leave their home. This bill would amend the harassment law to create a rebuttable presumption that including non-rent fees on a rent bill is intended to cause or did cause a tenant to leave their home.

57381

Enacted

Int 1556-2017

2017/165

Williams

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Penalties for tenant harassment.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-08-30T00:00:00.000

2017-08-30T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-10-31T19:08:28.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to penalties for tenant harassment

This bill would increase the civil penalties for violations of the administrative code for tenant harassment.

56322

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1555-2017

NA

Torres

Committee on Public Housing

Establishing a NYCHA ombudsperson within the DOB.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:58:59.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing a New York city housing authority ombudsperson within the department of buildings

This bill would establish the position of a New York City Housing Authority (“NYCHA”) ombudsperson within the Department of Buildings, whose duties would include but not be limited to: monitoring NYCHA’s compliance with the New York City Construction Codes, and reporting such compliance to the Commissioner; making recommendations to the Commissioner with respect to such compliance; establishing a system to receive comments and complaints from the public with respect to such compliance; and investigating such comments and complaints and taking appropriate action.

57100

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1543-2017

NA

Gibson

Committee on Public Safety

Requiring the PD to record interrogations.

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-04-05T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:56:15.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the police department to record interrogations

This bill would require the New York City Police Department to video and audio record all custodial interrogations for suspects arrested for index crimes, as reported by the department, and sex offenses. The Department would also be required to provide an annual report that includes the number of arrests for index and sex crimes, the number of custodial interrogations, and the number of custodial interrogations that were recorded and were not recorded.

55329

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1522-2017

NA

Rodriguez

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Requiring the dept of buildings to provide notice to council members of certain gas piping-related violations.

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:52:04.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of buildings to provide notice to council members of certain gas piping-related violations

This bill would require that Council Members be informed when a gas piping-related immediately hazardous violation has been issued within their district.

57073

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1513-2017

NA

Espinal

Committee on Consumer Affairs

Banning the sale of personal care products which contain certain chemicals in NYC.

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:50:28.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to banning the sale of personal care products which contain certain chemicals in the city of New York

This bill bans the sale of all cosmetics containing certain formaldehyde-releasing chemicals and potentially harmful preservatives in New York City. Some preservatives used in cosmetics can release the harmful chemical formaldehyde under certain conditions. Additionally, some studies have identified the presence of certain preservatives used in cosmetics in breast cancer tumors.

57271

Enacted

Int 1519-2017

2017/134

Koslowitz

Committee on Aging

Supplemental nutrition assistance program enrollment and recertification for seniors.

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-08-08T00:00:00.000

2017-08-08T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-10-17T19:35:41.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to supplemental nutrition assistance program enrollment and recertification for seniors

This bill requires the Department of Social Services to coordinate with the Department for the Aging to increase awareness of SNAP through a public campaign targeted at seniors and their caregivers. The bill also requires the Department of Social Services, in coordination with the Department for the Aging, to establish and implement a SNAP enrollment and recertification program. The program must ensure that SNAP enrollment and recertification programming is taking place at all senior centers in the City. In addition, the bill requires the Department of Social Services to provide an annual report to the Council on the department’s public campaign and SNAP enrollment and recertification activity for seniors as well as provide the Council with data on senior SNAP enrollment and recertification.

57276

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1501-2017

NA

Barron

Committee on Small Business

Reducing civil penalties where retail establishments agree to make their restrooms publicly available.

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:48:22.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reducing civil penalties where retail establishments agree to make their restrooms publicly available

This bill would require the Department of Sanitation and the Department of Consumer Affairs to establish a restroom access program where retail establishments could have the civil penalties for eligible violations waived if they agree to make their restrooms publicly available.

56968

Enacted

Int 1503-2017

2017/122

Constantinides

Committee on Environmental Protection

Exemptions from air conditioning prohibitions.

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-07-22T00:00:00.000

2017-07-22T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-10-04T18:13:54.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exemptions from air conditioning prohibitions

This law would ensure that the prohibition on keeping any window or exterior door open while air conditioning is operating in a retail establishment does not apply to restaurants with French doors, which may by their design require that a window be kept open.

57259

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1506-2017

NA

Cornegy

Committee on Governmental Operations

Establishing timelines for the approval of permits and expanding real time tracking of pending permits.

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:49:29.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing timelines for the approval of permits and expanding real time tracking of pending permits

Business owners in New York City deserve expedient and transparent procedures when applying for a permit or license. This local law would require that city agencies that issues permits or licenses establish publicly available timelines for approving permits, tools for tracking the real-time status of permit applications, and would also require that the administration establish steps for accountability if timelines are not adequately met.

57261

Enacted

Int 1517-2017

2017/211

Kallos

Committee on Governmental Operations

Timing of a disclosure report for candidates for public office.

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-11-17T00:00:00.000

2017-11-17T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-10T14:37:12.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the timing of a disclosure report for candidates for public office

This bill would amend the deadline for candidates for public office to file a disclosure report with the Conflicts of Interest Board.

57269

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1502-2017

NA

Barron

Committee on Health

Requiring the dept of health and mental hygiene to provide a list of organizations they consult with on chronic diseases.

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:48:39.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to provide a list of organizations they consult with on chronic diseases

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to report annually to the Council on the organizations that it regularly consults with regarding the prevention and management of chronic diseases.

57177

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1505-2017

NA

Cornegy

Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services

Dissemination of electronic emergency notifications.

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:49:13.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the dissemination of electronic emergency notifications

This bill would require Notify NYC messages to include relevant media, including, but not limited to, images, maps, video, and hyperlinks.

57049

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1525-2017

NA

Torres

Committee on Technology

Agency social media accounts.

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:52:56.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to agency social media accounts

This bill would require that the Commissioner of Information Technology and Telecommunications annually designate five social media platforms for which all agencies will be required to maintain an account.

57186

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1524-2017

NA

Salamanca

Committee on General Welfare

Radiator inspections in homeless shelters.

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-04T20:03:46.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to radiator inspections in homeless shelters

This bill would require the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to inspect radiators during any inspection related to health, safety, or the physical conditions of a homeless shelter.

57253

Enacted

Int 1523-2017

2017/161

Rosenthal

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Creation of an office of the tenant advocate within the dept of buildings.

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-08-30T00:00:00.000

2017-08-30T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-10-31T19:08:26.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the creation of an office of the tenant advocate within the department of buildings

This bill would establish an Office of the Tenant Advocate within the Department of Buildings, whose duties would include but not be limited to: monitoring tenant protection plans to ensure compliance with the administrative code; establishing a system to receive comments, questions and complaints with respect to tenant protection plans; establishing a system to communicate with tenants who are affected by work in occupied multiple dwellings; monitoring sites where a tenant protection plan is required to ensure compliance with such plan; and publishing quarterly reports related to the responsibilities of the office.

57270

Enacted

Int 1514-2017

2017/176

Espinal

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

Facilitating food donations.

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-09-08T00:00:00.000

2017-09-08T00:00:00.000

NA

2019-03-20T18:57:29.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to facilitating food donations

This bill would require the Department of Sanitation, in conjunction with the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, to create and maintain a web portal that will allow prospective food donors and recipients to post notifications concerning the availability of food, including food that would otherwise go to waste, and to arrange for the transportation or retrieval of such food.

57277

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1504-2017

NA

Constantinides

Committee on Small Business

Creation of an energy efficiency program for multiple dwellings.

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-03-16T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-23T04:48:57.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of an energy efficiency program for multiple dwellings

This bill would create an energy efficiency program for multiple dwellings.