City Council Legislation: Bills and Local Laws

55727

Enacted

Int 1116-2016

2017/240

Van Bramer

Committee on Transportation

Mapping motor vehicle related injuries and fatalities.

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2017-12-17T00:00:00.000

2017-12-17T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-02-07T19:21:20.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to mapping motor vehicle related injuries and fatalities

This bill would codify the Vision Zero View portal in the Administrative Code and would require the Commissioner of Transportation to publish a map showing the approximate locations of motor vehicle related injuries and fatalities in the city in a manner that allows users to disaggregate crash data by year, month, and time of day of occurrence. Additionally, this bill would require the Commissioner to publish summaries of recent design improvements that the Department of Transportation has made to city streets for the purpose of enhancing motorist, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian safety.

55745

Enacted

Int 1119-2016

2016/061

Williams

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Tax exemption and abatement for certain rehabilitated buildings as authorized by section 488-a of the real property tax law.

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2016-05-10T00:00:00.000

2016-05-10T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-08-30T20:23:43.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tax exemption and abatement for certain rehabilitated buildings as authorized by section 488-a of the real property tax law

This local law would extend the 488-A program through December 31, 2019.

55657

Enacted

Int 1117-2016

2017/091

Van Bramer

Committee on Transportation

Businesses using a bicycle for commercial purposes.

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2017-05-30T00:00:00.000

2017-05-30T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-08-02T14:40:25.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to businesses using a bicycle for commercial purposes

Commercial bicyclists—those operating a bicycle on behalf of a business—and businesses utilizing the services of commercial bicyclists are subject to a number of safety and record-keeping requirements. These laws currently only apply to commercial bicyclists that are employees. The bill would amend these laws to cover commercial bicyclists that are classified as independent contractors.

55746

Enacted

Int 1120-2016

2018/065

Williams

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Notification of proposed excavation or drilling.

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2018-01-19T00:00:00.000

2018-01-19T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-05-17T15:43:03.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York and the New York city building code, in relation to notification of proposed soil or foundation work

This bill would require that the Department of Environmental Protection (the Department) be notified whenever excavation or drilling to a depth greater than 50 feet is proposed in the Bronx or north of 135th Street in Manhattan, or greater than 100 feet elsewhere in the City. If the Department determines that such proposed activity is in close proximity to critical infrastructure, proponents would be required to obtain a permit from the Department, in addition to any permits or approvals required by the Department of Buildings.

55660

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1110-2016

NA

Kallos

Committee on Technology

Single user identification system for city websites.

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T17:25:02.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a single user identification system for city websites

This bill would require the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications to establish a system where a single user identification and password can be used to access all publicly accessible websites that require user identification or a password.

55742

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1106-2016

NA

Cumbo

Committee on Transportation

Sexual assault awareness and prevention training for drivers of vehicles licensed by the taxi and limousine commission.

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T17:24:15.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to sexual assault awareness and prevention training for drivers of vehicles licensed by the taxi and limousine commission.

This bill would require that all operators of Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) licensed vehicles complete a sexual assault awareness and prevention training program, to be provided by the TLC. The training program would inform operators of the causes and types of sexual assault, laws against sexual assault, civil and criminal penalties associated with sexual assault, and how to recognize, respond, prevent, and take positive action against sexual assault.

55689

Enacted

Int 1109-2016

2016/053

Johnson

Committee on Transportation

Pedestrian plazas

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2016-04-21T00:00:00.000

2016-04-21T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-08-25T15:14:58.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian plazas

The bill would provide the Department of Transportation the ability to designate pedestrian plazas, with all existing plazas grandfathered in; the authority to promulgate general rules of conduct applicable to all plazas and rules to regulate the use of and activities within individual pedestrian plazas and adjacent sidewalks. In addition, an agency or office designated by the Mayor would be required to promulgate rules establishing a process for the issuance of permits for events within pedestrian plazas and pertaining to the management of pedestrian plaza operations during events.

55702

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1103-2016

NA

Barron

Committee on Health

Requiring signage about the risks of sugars and other carbohydrates for people with diabetes and prediabetes.

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T17:23:37.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring signage about the risks of sugars and other carbohydrates for people with diabetes and prediabetes

This bill would require restaurants with seating areas to post a sign with information on the risks of excessive intake of sugars and other carbohydrates for people with diabetes and prediabetes. The sign would be created by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and would be in available in a variety of languages.

55744

Enacted

Int 1118-2016

2016/060

Williams

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Exemption from taxation of alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings.

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2016-05-10T00:00:00.000

2016-05-10T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-07-06T14:34:13.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exemption from taxation of alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings

This local law would extend the J-51 program through June 30, 2019.

55741

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1105-2016

NA

Cornegy

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Required disclosures by persons making buyout offers.

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-11-28T16:56:16.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to required disclosures by persons making buyout offers

This bill would require the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to report on median market rate rents, disaggregated by community district and number of bedrooms. It would also require persons making buyout offers to disclose such median market rate rents and calculate the number of months of such rent such buyout offer would cover.

55735

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1107-2016

NA

Garodnick

Committee on Finance

Exemption from the commercial rent tax.

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T17:24:32.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an exemption from the commercial rent tax

Currently, billboards and advertising signs are considered taxable premises for purposes of the commercial rent tax and the rent paid to advertise on those spaces is subject to the tax. This bill would exempt the rents paid for billboards and advertising signs that advertise theatrical productions. The exemption would last from the date the advertisement was first posted through no later than the first 52 weeks of the theatrical production.

55601

Enacted

Int 1112-2016

2017/065

Matteo

Committee on Parks and Recreation

Posting of information online regarding tree maintenance work.

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

2017-04-25T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-05-31T19:07:10.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the posting of information online regarding tree maintenance work

This bill would require the Parks Department to post on its website information relating to the times, dates, locations and work statuses of various tree maintenance activities including, tree pruning, tree stump removal, tree planting and tree damage repairs.

55739

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1111-2016

NA

Levine

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Requiring the dept of housing preservation and development to report on regulatory agreements with housing development fund companies.

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2016-03-09T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T17:25:26.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of housing preservation and development to report on regulatory agreements with housing development fund companies

This bill would require the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to report on median and average maximum allow incomes, resale prices, maintenance fees and rents set in regulatory agreements with Housing Development Fund Companies.

55690

Enacted

Int 1093-2016

2016/154

Mendez

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Requiring gas service providers and owners to notify the DOB within 24 hours when gas service is shut-off or not restored due to safety concerns.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-01-23T17:46:42.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring gas service providers and owners to notify the department of buildings within twenty-four hours when gas service is shut-off or not restored due to safety concerns

This bill would require gas service operators and owners to notify the Department of Buildings within twenty-four hours when gas service is shut-off or not restored due to safety concerns.

55693

Enacted

Int 1101-2016

2016/158

Williams

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Temporary waiver of penalties for violations relating to fuel gas piping systems and appliances that are promptly repaired.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-01-03T18:28:40.000

A Local Law in relation to a temporary waiver of penalties for violations relating to fuel gas piping systems and appliances that are promptly repaired

This bill would create a temporary period where fines for improper fuel gas installations in buildings would be waived provided that the building owner responsible for such installations brings such installations into full compliance with the building code and other applicable laws during the temporary waiver period.

55670

Enacted

Int 1096-2016

2016/052

Rodriguez

Committee on Transportation

Increasing penalties for accepting a passenger by street hail from a location where street hails are not permitted.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-04-21T00:00:00.000

2016-04-21T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-06-01T14:02:49.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing penalties for accepting a passenger by street hail from a location where street hails are not permitted

The bill would increase penalties for illegal street hails that occur at the City’s airports, in Manhattan south of East 96th Street and West 110th Street, and any areas designated by the TLC to $2,000 for a first offense, $4,000 for a second offense within 24 months, and $10,000 for a third offense within 120 months.

55646

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1097-2016

NA

Rodriguez

Committee on Governmental Operations

Requiring simultaneous translation of certain city public meetings.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-26T15:00:24.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring simultaneous translation of certain city public meetings

This bill would require law would require simultaneous interpretation in the top three most common languages among the affected population for any public meeting at which more than 65 members of the public are expected to attend, along with all Council, Community Board and Borough Board public meetings. In addition, this bill would require documents for such meetings to be translated into those languages, if practicable. Finally, this bill would allow people to request in advance that the city provide simultaneous interpretation into additional languages and at smaller public meetings.

55659

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1083-2016

NA

Cohen

Committee on Public Safety

Letting of sleeping rooms.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T17:22:08.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the letting of sleeping rooms

This bill would prohibit the letting of sleeping rooms by hotels for less than 12 hours.

55675

Enacted

Int 1085-2016

2016/099

Cumbo

Committee on Consumer Affairs

Requiring the dept of consumer affairs to provide outreach and education on consumer protection issues that affect women.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-08-31T00:00:00.000

2016-08-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-10-21T19:36:43.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of consumer affairs to provide outreach and education on consumer protection issues that affect women

This bill would require DCA to establish and implement an outreach and education program for women on consumer protection issues. These issues include: short- and long- term financial independence, including retirement; navigating public benefits programs; gender-based pricing; and common scams and predatory consumer and financial products. The educational material would also include information about the DCA’s Office of Financial Empowerment. The material would be made available on DCA’s website, translated into the six most common LEP languages, and submitted to the NYC Commission on Women’s Issues and the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence. The required program would begin on September 1, 2016.

55678

Enacted

Int 1081-2016

2016/097

Chin

Committee on Aging

Comprehensive plan to address the needs of unpaid caregivers.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-08-31T00:00:00.000

2016-08-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-16T17:04:32.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a comprehensive plan to address the needs of unpaid caregivers

This bill would require the Department for the Aging (DFTA) to develop and conduct a survey, no later than February 15, 2017, of unpaid caregivers and service providers to assess existing unpaid caregiver services and identify the needs of unpaid caregivers. Next, it would require DFTA to deliver to the Mayor and Council, and publish on its website, a comprehensive plan with recommendations to address the needs of New York City’s unpaid caregivers by August 30, 2017. In the development of the plan, DFTA would be required to consult with the Human Resources Administration, the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and other agencies, as well as unpaid caregivers, academic experts in caregiver issues, service providers, and advocates for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. Finally, DFTA would be required to submit to the Mayor and the Speaker, two years after the submission of the original plan and every five years after, a report detailing progress made on the recommendations resulting from the plan.

55676

Enacted

Int 1087-2016

2016/101

Espinal

Committee on Consumer Affairs

Requiring the dept of consumer affairs to provide outreach and education on consumer protection issues that affect immigrants.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-08-31T00:00:00.000

2016-08-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-10-21T19:37:59.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of consumer affairs to provide outreach and education on consumer protection issues that affect immigrants

This bill would require DCA to provide information to immigrants on consumer protection issues, including: financial institutions that accept IDNYC or ITIN; risks of non-bank financial institutions; state and local laws that regulate employment and immigration assistance services; federal and state laws regulating tax preparers; and information on local institutions that provide resources to immigrant communities. The educational material would also include information about the DCA’s Office of Financial Empowerment. The material would be made available on DCA’s website, translated into the six most common LEP languages, and submitted to the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. The program would begin on September 1, 2016.

55692

Enacted

Int 1090-2016

2016/153

Gibson

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Requiring owners to provide notice to their tenants regarding procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-01-03T18:26:46.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring owners to provide notice to their tenants regarding procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

This bill would require owners to instruct their tenants to call 911 and their gas service providers, prior to informing such owners, when a gas leak is suspected.

55694

Enacted

Int 1098-2016

2016/156

Rodriguez

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Requiring annual reports on the state of gas infrastructure in the city.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-01-03T18:27:48.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring annual reports on the state of gas infrastructure in the city

This bill would require that gas corporations report to an agency or office designated by the mayor annually on asset conditions, planned infrastructure projects and investment priorities. Further, such corporations would be required to meet annually with such agency or office designated by the mayor, the Speaker of the City Council and the Mayor to discuss the information contained in such report and related gas safety issues.

55695

Enacted

Int 1100-2016

2016/157

Vacca

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Smoke detecting devices and carbon monoxide detecting devices.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-01-03T18:28:12.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city housing maintenance code and the New York city building code, in relation to requiring the installation of natural gas detecting devices, and to repeal sections 27-2045, 27-2046, 27-2046.1 and 27-2046.2 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to smoke detecting devices and carbon monoxide detecting devices

This bill would require the Department of Buildings to develop or adopt a standard for natural gas detectors after an industry standard has been developed. The legislation also requires the installation of natural gas detectors that comply with such standards in all multiple dwellings.

55618

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1089-2016

NA

Gentile

Committee on Transportation

Suspending parking meter rules on certain holidays.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

Int 0868-2012

2018-04-30T19:20:01.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to suspending parking meter rules on certain holidays

This bill requires the Department of Transportation to suspend parking meter regulations on the same holidays upon which alternate side of the street parking regulations are suspended.

55687

Enacted

Int 1079-2016

2016/151

Mark-Viverito

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Final inspections of gas piping systems.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-11-03T13:41:45.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to final inspections of gas piping systems

This bill requires that the final inspection of gas piping systems be performed by the Department of Buildings..

55691

Enacted

Int 1094-2016

2016/155

Richards

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Identifying the factors indicating gas-related violations in residential and commercial buildings.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-01-03T18:27:29.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to identifying the factors indicating gas-related violations in residential and commercial buildings

This bill would require an agency or office designated by the mayor to identify a set of factors related to natural gas violations that risk the safety of residential and commercial buildings. The bill would also require this designated agency to submit a report to the council on how such risk factors have been used to target enforcement of laws and rules relating to the delivery by pipe or usage of gas in residential and commercial buildings and the efficacy of such targeted enforcement.

55666

Enacted

Int 1095-2016

2016/051

Rodriguez

Committee on Transportation

Universal driver’s license for taxicab and for-hire vehicle drivers.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-04-21T00:00:00.000

2016-04-21T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-08-18T17:05:47.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a universal driver’s license for taxicab and for-hire vehicle drivers

The bill would create a universal license for taxicab and for-hire vehicle drivers—eliminating separate licenses—and require that English language proficiency not be assessed through a written exam.

52862

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1082-2016

NA

Cohen

Committee on Transportation

Removal of snow and ice from motor vehicles.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

Int 0710-2011

2017-12-22T17:21:51.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the removal of snow and ice from motor vehicles.

This bill would require drivers after snowstorms to remove snow and ice from the tops of vehicles before driving them.

55405

Enacted

Int 1099-2016

2016/174

Treyger

Committee on Education

Requiring DOE to report information on Career and Technical Education programs in New York city schools.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-12-22T00:00:00.000

2016-12-22T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-01-24T17:34:44.000

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 on Career and Technical Education programs in New York city schools

This bill would require the DOE to report annually to the Council regarding information related to Career and Technical education programs, including the number of CTE schools and programs available to students, the number and percentage of students at each high school in a CTE program, the number and percentage of students who applied to and enrolled in a CTE-designated high school, the 4 and 6 year graduations rates from CTE-designated high schools, the number of full-time and part-time certified CTE instructors, and the number of professional development trainings administered by the DOE relating to CTE instruction.

54121

Enacted

Int 1092-2016

2016/050

Lancman

Committee on Transportation

Retirement of black cars.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-04-21T00:00:00.000

2016-04-21T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-06-01T14:02:08.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the retirement of black cars

Currently, Taxi and Limousine Commission rules require that black cars be retired no later than the expiration of the owner’s for-hire license or after the vehicle turns six model years old. Under the bill, black cars would not be subject to retirement so long as the vehicle passes all required inspections.

55639

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1091-2016

NA

Kallos

Committee on Governmental Operations

Amending references to the tribunal functions of the environmental control board to include reference to a consolidated administrative tribunal of the office of administrative trials and hearings.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T17:22:54.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to amending references to the tribunal functions of the environmental control board to include reference to a consolidated administrative tribunal of the office of administrative trials and hearings

This bill would amend the charter and administrative code to include reference to an authorized tribunal of the office of administrative trials and hearings when making reference to the tribunal functions of the environmental control board, to reflect the consolidated tribunal structure of the office of administrative trials and hearings.

55668

Enacted

Int 1080-2016

2016/049

Mark-Viverito

Committee on Transportation

Fare quotes for black car and luxury limousine service.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-04-21T00:00:00.000

2016-04-21T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-06-13T15:03:17.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to fare quotes for black car and luxury limousine service

The bill would require black car and luxury limousine services—including dispatch apps—to provide accurate fare estimate to passengers upon request. Passengers could not be charged a fare that is more than twenty percent higher than the estimate. If the price is given as a range, the high-end of the range could not be more than fifty percent higher than the low-end. Services would be required to inform passengers of their right to an accurate fare estimate when the law takes effect. Those in violation of the law would be subject to a penalty of $250 to $500.

55685

Enacted

Int 1084-2016

2016/098

Cohen

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

Establishment of a division of paid care.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-08-31T00:00:00.000

2016-08-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-10-21T19:36:24.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of a division of paid care

This bill would establish a new Division of Paid Care within the Office of Labor Standards, recognizing the growing importance of home care and child care workforces, the complex legal and policy issues involved, and the increasing needs of care recipients of every age. The Division would conduct public outreach campaigns and informational clinics to inform paid care workers of their rights; collect and publish information useful for paid care workers; coordinate with governmental agencies, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders; and develop related policies and programs. An Advocate within the Division, among other responsibilities and working with Division staff, would develop an intake and referral system for paid care workers to submit labor- and employment law-related complaints and would notify appropriate agencies about potential systemic legal violations. The Division would post on its website and submit to the Council certain information annually.

55679

Enacted

Int 1086-2016

2016/100

Deutsch

Committee on Consumer Affairs

Requiring the dept of consumer affairs to provide seniors with outreach and education regarding consumer protection issues.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-08-31T00:00:00.000

2016-08-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-10-21T19:37:42.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of consumer affairs to provide seniors with outreach and education regarding consumer protection issues

This bill would require the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) to establish and engage in outreach and educational efforts around consumer protection issues relevant to individuals sixty years of age and older. This outreach would include information about such issues as telemarketing and internet fraud, Social Security, Medicare and healthcare fraud, reverse mortgage products, and investment schemes. DCA would be required to post this information on its website and provide it to the Department for the Aging (DFTA). The bill would further require DFTA to ensure that materials created as part of this initiative are made available at all senior centers and naturally occurring retirement communities in the city.

55686

Enacted

Int 1088-2016

2016/152

Espinal

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Periodic inspections of gas piping systems.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-01-10T21:23:46.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to periodic inspections of gas piping systems

This bill would require that, commencing on January 1, 2019, owners of buildings with gas piping systems have such systems periodically inspected.

55688

Enacted

Int 1102-2016

2016/159

Williams

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Designating violations of existing law regarding gas piping systems as “immediately hazardous”.

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

2016-12-06T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-15T18:03:30.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to designating violations of existing law regarding gas piping systems as “immediately hazardous”

This bill would classify violations relating to (1) supplying or installing gas without a permit, (2) operating an altered or newly-installed gas piping system without first notifying the utility company, and (3) operating an altered or newly-installed gas piping system without first completing a compliance inspection as “immediately hazardous.”

55495

Enacted

Int 1068-2016

2016/042

Johnson

Committee on Health

Prohibiting the use of smokeless tobacco at sports arenas and recreational areas that issue tickets.

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-04-06T00:00:00.000

2016-04-06T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-05-31T21:24:07.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the use of smokeless tobacco at sports arenas and recreational areas that issue tickets

This bill would prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco products, such as chewing tobacco and snus, at sports stadiums and arenas that host events that require a ticket for admission.

54700

Enacted

Int 1071-2016

2017/052

Maisel

Committee on Transportation

Requiring DOT to study private streets.

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2017-03-21T00:00:00.000

2017-03-21T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-05-08T15:09:18.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of transportation to study private streets

This bill would require DOT to conduct a study of private streets, including a review of the factors that may be considered or necessary for the acquisition of built private streets. DOT would have to submit a report on the study by June 30, 2018.

54988

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1072-2016

NA

Menchaca

Committee on Transportation

Bicyclists following pedestrian control signals.

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T17:21:02.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bicyclists following pedestrian control signals

This bill would establish that bicyclists crossing a roadway at an intersection must follow pedestrian control signals when local law, rule or regulation provides that those signals supersede traffic control signals. However, bicyclists will be required to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

55415

Enacted

Int 1063-2016

2016/094

Cornegy

Committee on Women's Issues

Requiring lactation rooms in certain locations providing services to the public.

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-08-11T00:00:00.000

2016-08-11T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-08-31T18:31:11.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring lactation rooms in certain locations providing services to the public

This bill would require the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to ensure that every job center, SNAP center, medical assistance program center of the Department of Social Services/Human Resources Administration, as well as every city-owned borough office of the Administration for Children’s Services and the Nicholas Scoppetta Children’s Center, and every health center operated or maintained by DOHMH, to make at least one lactation room available upon request to an individual utilizing on-site services. The presence of such a lactation room shall not interfere with such an individual’s right to breastfeed in public. DOHMH would be required to create a poster containing information on breast-feeding, an individual’s right to breastfeed in nurse in public, and the availability of lactation rooms pursuant to this section. The poster would be made available by DOHMH and displayed in a clear and conspicuous manner in the waiting room of any public space where a lactation room is required to be made available. DOHMH would also be required to create a list of all public spaces with lactation rooms and make this list available on its website. The bill would also require the Department of Education to submit to the Speaker of the Council on or before August 1, 2017 and on or before every August 1 thereafter, a report summarizing policies at NYC public schools to allow a student or parent/guardian of a student to access a lactation room upon request.

54315

Enacted

Int 1076-2016

2017/191

Rodriguez

Committee on Health

Prohibiting the sale of non-tobacco smoking products to minors and young adults, and the sale of herbal cigarettes to individuals under 18 years of age.

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2017-10-16T00:00:00.000

2017-10-16T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-02T16:58:15.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale of non-tobacco smoking products to minors and young adults, and to repeal subdivision f of section 17-713 and section 17-714 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to the sale of herbal cigarettes to individuals under eighteen years of age

This bill would raise the minimum age for the purchase of non-tobacco shisha, herbal cigarettes, rolling papers, and other smoking-related paraphernalia from 18 to 21.

55461

Enacted

Int 1064-2016

2016/122

Crowley

Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services

Requiring the DOC to evaluate programs it utilizes.

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-10-18T00:00:00.000

2016-10-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-11-22T16:17:59.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of correction to evaluate programs it utilizes

This bill would require the Department of Correction (“DOC”) to evaluate the programs that are offered to inmates, and submit a yearly report summarizing this evaluation to the Mayor and Council, and post such report online.

55484

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1065-2016

NA

Crowley

Committee on Oversight and Investigations

Investigating, reviewing, studying, and auditing of and making of recommendations relating to the operations, policies, programs and practices of the division of economic and financial opportunity by the commissioner of DOI.

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2017-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2017-12-22T17:20:38.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the investigating, reviewing, studying, and auditing of and making of recommendations relating to the operations, policies, programs and practices of the division of economic and financial opportunity by the commissioner of the department of investigation.

This bill would require the Department of Investigation (“DOI”) to regularly investigate, review, study, audit, and make recommendations regarding the Division of Economic and Financial Opportunities of the Department of Small Business Services. The DOI would be required to submit a yearly report to the Mayor and the City Council related to these activities.

54412

Enacted

Int 1075-2016

2017/190

Rodriguez

Committee on Health

Requiring signage warning of the health risks associated with smoking shisha.

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2017-10-16T00:00:00.000

2017-10-16T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-01-02T16:58:15.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring signage warning of the health risks associated with smoking shisha

This bill would require hookah bars to post signage at its entrance, and in any room where smoking is permitted, warning of the dangers of hookah smoking.

55532

Enacted

Int 1062-2016

2018/037

Chin

Committee on General Welfare

Requiring a study on the feasibility of providing language classes to certain children in foster care.

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2018-01-11T00:00:00.000

2018-01-11T00:00:00.000

NA

2018-04-05T17:29:34.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring a study on the feasibility of providing language classes to certain children in foster care

This bill would require the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) to complete a study regarding its ability to provide access to language classes for any child between the ages of 3 years and 12 years who was removed from the custody of parents or guardians that are limited English proficient individuals and who has been in the custody of ACS for at least 6 months. The bill would also require ACS initiate a process to identify and track whether parents or guardians of children in foster care are limited English proficient individuals.

55536

Enacted

Int 1057-2016

2016/071

Mark-Viverito

Committee on Public Safety

Criminal Justice Reform Act (CJRA) - Enforcement of criminal and civil offenses.

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-06-13T00:00:00.000

2016-06-13T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-07-19T14:47:56.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the enforcement of criminal and civil offenses

In enforcing misdemeanors and non-criminal offenses, the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”) may either issue a criminal or civil summons, among other options. This bill states the Council has determined that criminal summonses should only be used for certain low-level offenses in limited circumstances, and requires the NYPD to provide guidance to its officers on when to use criminal and civil summonses, and make such guidance public. The bill also adds definitions for terms such as “civil summons” to create uniformity in the use of these terms throughout the Administrative Code.

55537

Enacted

Int 1070-2016

2016/075

Lancman

Committee on Public Safety

Criminal Justice Reform Act (CJRA) - Penalties for littering, spitting and public urination.

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-06-13T00:00:00.000

2016-06-13T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-08-30T16:46:07.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the penalties for littering, and to repeal subdivision 5 of section 16-118 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to the distribution of advertising matter

This bill eliminates a section of the Administrative Code relating to the distribution of advertising material that had been found unconstitutional, and adds a subsection relating to spitting in a public space or a stairway of a private building. It also amends the civil penalties for public urination and regular littering by an individual, and reduces the possible jail penalties for these offenses from 10 days to 1 day.

55538

Enacted

Int 1058-2016

2016/072

Mark-Viverito

Committee on Public Safety

Criminal Justice Reform Act (CJRA) - Penalties for excessive noise.

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-06-13T00:00:00.000

2016-06-13T00:00:00.000

NA

2023-07-05T17:17:42.000

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

This bill amends the civil penalties for unreasonable noise for a noncommercial purpose.

55539

Enacted

Int 1067-2016

2016/074

Mark-Viverito

Committee on Public Safety

Criminal Justice Reform Act (CJRA) - Penalties for possessing an open container of alcohol.

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-02-05T00:00:00.000

2016-06-13T00:00:00.000

2016-06-13T00:00:00.000

NA

2016-07-19T14:48:56.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the penalties for possessing an open container of alcohol

This bill adds the possibility of a civil penalty of up to 25 dollars for a violation of the City’s prohibition on possessing an open container of alcohol in public, which would be returnable to the office of administrative trials and hearings. Further, the bill reduces the possible jail penalty for this offense from 5 days to 1 day.