City Council Legislation: Bills and Local Laws

71312

Committee

Int 1007-2024

NA

Nurse

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Community land trust regulatory agreements for the provision of services in addition to housing that benefit the local community.

2024-08-15T00:00:00.000

2024-08-15T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-21T14:59:21.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to community land trust regulatory agreements for the provision of services in addition to housing that benefit the local community

A Community Land Trust (CLT) is a non-profit, community-run organization that can acquire and develop land usually with the goal of promoting permanent affordable housing and stabilizing housing markets. This bill would permit City agencies to enter into regulatory agreements with CLTs that cover more uses beneficial to the local community beyond housing, such as manufacturing and commercial uses the development of open space and community gardening.

72354

Committee

Int 1014-2024

NA

Powers

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

Campaign finance board deadlines.

2024-08-15T00:00:00.000

2024-08-15T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-21T15:01:40.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to campaign finance board deadlines

This bill would require that the Campaign Finance Board (CFB) accept required filings, reports, or submissions that are complete until 11:59 pm on their final due date.

73980

Committee

Int 1006-2024

NA

Nurse

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Defining community land trusts for the provision of services in addition to housing that benefit the local community.

2024-08-15T00:00:00.000

2024-08-15T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-21T14:59:09.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to defining community land trusts for the provision of services in addition to housing that benefit the local community

A Community Land Trust (CLT) is a non-profit, community-run organization that can acquire and develop land with the goal of promoting permanent affordable housing and stabilizing housing markets. This bill would define CLTs that are established in the City to be entities that cover more uses beneficial to the local community beyond housing, such as manufacturing and commercial uses, as well as the development of open space and community gardening.

74497

Committee

Int 0999-2024

NA

Ariola

Committee on Education

Installation of vape detectors in public middle and high schools.

2024-08-15T00:00:00.000

2024-08-15T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-21T14:56:33.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of vape detectors in public middle and high schools

This bill would require the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene, in consultation with the Chancellor of the City School District, to provide each public middle and high school with an adequate supply of vape detectors. The Chancellor would be required to install, at the Chancellor’s discretion, vape detectors in each public middle and high school and would have the discretion to determine the appropriate number, type, and locations of detectors for each school. Additionally, no later than two years after this proposed law takes effect, the Chancellor would be required to submit to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council and post online a report detailing the progress of vape detector installation in public middle and high schools. This report would need to include the name and borough of each school, whether vape detectors have been installed, the number and locations of any detectors installed, and explanations for any lack of detector installation.

74545

Committee

Int 1005-2024

NA

Nurse

Committee on Criminal Justice

Certain oleoresin capsicum sprays in facilities operated by the department of correction.

2024-08-15T00:00:00.000

2024-08-15T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-21T14:58:56.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the use of certain oleoresin capsicum sprays in facilities operated by the department of correction

This bill would require that, except in emergency situations, correction officers obtain authorization from their tour commander prior to using high-powered oleoresin capsicum (OC) sprays on incarcerated individuals, as required under existing state regulations. It would also require that any list of detainees who may be sensitive to the use of OC spray or other security-related actions be posted in control rooms and provided electronically to supervisors.

74598

Committee

Int 1004-2024

NA

Narcisse

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

Providing information on wheelchair repair providers and related services.

2024-08-15T00:00:00.000

2024-08-15T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-21T14:58:42.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing information on wheelchair repair providers and related services

This bill would require the Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities to create a website that provides information on wheelchair repair provider and services that help people find wheelchair repair providers. This bill would also require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to post a link on its website and require the 311 Customer Service Center to provide the link in response to questions on how to locate wheelchair repair providers.

74492

Committee

Int 0997-2024

NA

Ung

Committee on Public Safety

Voluntary notice program and registry for temporarily vacant homes.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T21:12:42.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a voluntary notice program and registry for temporarily vacant homes

This bill would require the Police Department (NYPD) to create program in which homeowners and their tenants may provide notice to their local police precinct that their home will be vacant for a period of 21 days or more. The bill would also require the NYPD to create a vacant home registry, with information about all homes for which notice of vacancy has been provided. The registry would make available copies of the vacancy notice filed for a home upon the request of the homeowner.

74508

Committee

Int 0987-2024

NA

Joseph

Committee on Education

Pilot program to develop and distribute educational materials regarding the reduction of surplus food in public schools.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T21:07:42.000

A Local Law in relation to a pilot program to develop and distribute educational materials regarding the reduction of surplus food in public schools

This bill would require NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) and the NYC Department of Education (DOE) to establish a pilot program to develop and distribute educational materials to students and staff regarding the reduction of surplus food in public schools, the benefits of food waste diversion, and the role of students and staff in diverting organic matter from landfills. In developing such materials, DSNY would be required to consult with local education and sustainability officials. This bill would also require DOE to distribute such educational materials to students and staff twice per year, for a two-year period. DOE would also be required to report any challenges encountered during the pilot program’s implementation and recommendations for its future, as well as an evaluation of any methods identified to reduce the instances in which food ordered by a school becomes surplus food.

74553

Laid Over in Committee

Int 0994-2024

NA

Restler

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Requiring that tenant-occupied dwellings be provided with cooled and dehumidified air.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T21:11:42.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring that tenant-occupied dwellings be provided with cooled and dehumidified air

This bill would require that from June 15 to September 15 building owners that are subject to minimum temperature requirements under local law maintain a maximum indoor temperature of 78°F when the outdoor air temperature is 82°F or higher. Owners without central cooling would have to install cooling systems within residential units. Leases must contain notice of the cooling requirements. All of the abovementioned requirements would be imposed four years after the bill’s effective date. Owners claiming undue hardship would be able to apply for additional time for compliance with the cooling requirements. Owners would have to carry out pre- and post-enforcement reporting to the city concerning compliance with the cooling requirements. The bill would impose separate civil penalties for violation of the cooling and notice requirements. Finally, the city would have to do outreach and education to tenants and owners on owner responsibilities under this bill.

74471

Committee

Int 0992-2024

NA

Narcisse

Committee on Public Safety

Requiring the office for neighborhood safety and the prevention of gun violence to provide notice and report on the crisis management system.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T21:09:49.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the office for neighborhood safety and the prevention of gun violence to provide notice and report on the crisis management system

This bill would require the Mayor’s Office for Neighborhood Safety and the Prevention of Gun Violence (the “Office”) to publish and maintain on its website information about the service provider organizations contracted with the Office to serve each neighborhood under New York City’s (the “City”) Crisis Management System (CMS), and to make publicly available on its website the criteria used to determine the geographic area a service provider is contracted to serve, including an explanation of how such service provider is specifically equipped to serve such area. The bill would also require that once a service provider organization is selected to serve a geographic area, that all relevant Council Members and community boards representing such area, and all relevant local New York Police Department (NYPD) precincts, be sent a letter providing details about the organization designated to cover such area, along with the contact information for such organization and details regarding the contractual obligations of such organization. The bill requires the Office to notify all relevant Council Members and community boards representing a geographic area, and all relevant NYPD precincts, when a contract for a service provider organization serving such geographic area is not renewed, and the reason for non-renewal. The bill would also require the Office to report annually on the progress being made toward the contractual goals agreed upon between the Office and each contracted service provider organization under the CMS.

74547

Laid Over in Committee

Int 0988-2024

NA

Krishnan

Committee on Parks and Recreation

Interactive map for the posting of information regarding swimming pools under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T21:08:11.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an interactive map for the posting of information regarding swimming pools under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation

This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation to create an online map that provides up to date information for swimming pools under its jurisdiction. The map would display the location of each pool throughout the City and allow users to view each pool’s address, contact information, events, programs and any planned maintenance or construction projects that could impact the accessibility of the pool or its programming.

74557

Laid Over in Committee

Int 0982-2024

NA

Cabán

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

Compliance with equal pay laws.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T21:06:09.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to compliance with equal pay laws

This bill would require employers with more than 25 employees working in the City to report to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) information relating to their employees in order to improve wage transparency. The information required to be reported includes, for each employee: salary and wages earned for the previous calendar year; the month and year the employee was hired; job title; gender; race and ethnicity; birth year; the borough in which the employee works; whether the employee is a member of a labor union; whether the employee works more than 35 hours per week, less than 35 hours per week, or on a seasonal or temporary basis; and whether the employee is a manager. The first report would be due on February 1, 2025, and subsequent reports would be required annually thereafter. Employers covered by this bill would also have to submit a digital affirmation to DCWP every three years, which certifies the employer’s compliance with federal, state, and local equal pay laws.

74472

Enacted

Int 0986-2024

2025/015

Joseph

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

Pilot program to involve mental health professional candidates in student wellness clubs in public middle and high schools.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2025-02-22T00:00:00.000

2025-02-22T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-28T18:23:47.000

A Local Law in relation to a pilot program to involve mental health professional candidates in student wellness clubs in public middle and high schools

This bill would require an agency or agencies designated by the Mayor to develop a two-year pilot program to involve mental health professional candidates in student wellness clubs in public middle and high schools. The agency or agencies would have to make best efforts to recruit mental health professional candidates for voluntary participation in such program and to develop partnerships with universities to recruit such candidates for voluntary participation. These professional candidates would facilitate student discussions and workshops on various mental health topics. The bill would require the agency or agencies to make best efforts to coordinate with the Chancellor of New York City Public Schools to establish this program within the clubs. Additionally, the bill would require the agency or agencies, in coordination with the Chancellor, to submit to the Mayor and Speaker of the Council and post online a report on the program.

74476

Committee

Int 0985-2024

NA

Hanks

Committee on Health

Prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes that resemble school supplies.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T21:07:02.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes that resemble school supplies

This bill would prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes that resemble school supplies, including electronic cigarettes that could be mistaken for highlighters, staplers, writing pens, or pencils. The prohibition would be enforced by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, and the Department of Finance. Violations of the ban on e-cigarettes resembling school supplies would be punishable by civil penalties, license suspension, seizure, and sealing.

74499

Enacted

Int 0996-2024

2025/017

Stevens

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

Peer-based mental health literacy trainings for students.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2025-02-22T00:00:00.000

2025-02-22T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-28T18:24:29.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to peer-based mental health literacy trainings for students

This bill would require the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to offer to public middle and high school students a peer-based mental health literacy training. The training would include instruction on identifying common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, interacting with peers experiencing mental health distress, and locating and accessing mental health resources. Additionally, the bill would require the Commissioner, in coordination with the Chancellor of New York City Public Schools, to submit a report on this training to the Mayor and Speaker of the Council and post this report online. Finally, the Department of Education would have to distribute informational materials concerning the availability of this training to public middle and high schools each academic year for distribution to students.

74465

Laid Over in Committee

Int 0983-2024

NA

De La Rosa

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

Administration of employee benefits.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T21:06:17.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the administration of employee benefits

This 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.

74505

Committee

Int 0990-2024

NA

Menin

Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

Establishing a decorative manhole cover program.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T21:08:55.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a decorative manhole cover program

This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish a decorative manhole cover program. Members of the public would be able to submit manhole cover designs, and DEP, in consultation with the Art Commission, would select no less than 10 designs each year. Decorative manhole covers would be required to make up no less than 10% of manhole covers installed by DEP each year for the next 5 fiscal years.

68584

Committee

Int 0998-2024

NA

Powers

Committee on Health

Cooling centers.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

Int 1563-2019

2025-03-05T22:36:47.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to cooling centers

This bill would codify the City’s cooling center program. The legislation would grant DOHMH, in conjunction with OEM, the discretion of designating the number and location of cooling centers, but would require that there be no fewer than the median number of cooling centers operated during heat-related emergencies in 2017. In designating such centers, the agencies would have to take into account where vulnerable populations reside and where such populations would be likely to use centers. In addition, DOHMH would be required to post information about the cooling center program on its website and would also have to conduct a public education campaign to increase awareness of cooling centers and the risks associated with heat-related emergencies and poor air quality. Finally, DOHMH would have to conduct an annual survey on utilization of the program and submit a report annually to the Mayor and City Council on the program.

74467

Enacted

Int 0989-2024

2025/016

Lee

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

Student wellness club toolkits.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2025-02-22T00:00:00.000

2025-02-22T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-28T18:24:09.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to student wellness club toolkits

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to create student wellness club toolkits to help guide middle and high school students on how to create peer-led student wellness clubs. Such toolkits would include informational materials on youth mental health, best practices for facilitating group discussions on mental health, guidance for mental health promoting activities, as well as a link to the Department of Education (DOE) website describing the process for starting a student club. The bill would also require DOE to post on its website guidance on how to start a student club at school and make the student wellness club toolkits created by DOHMH available to all middle and high school students. Finally, the bill would require DOE to issue an annual report including information regarding the dissemination of such toolkits and relevant information regarding all student wellness clubs in the city.

74500

Laid Over in Committee

Int 0984-2024

NA

Farías

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

Study on pay and employment equity for private employees.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T21:06:41.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a study on pay and employment equity for private employees

This bill would require the Office of Data Analytics (MODA), in coordination with the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) and the New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), to conduct an annual pay and employment equity study on private employers with 150 or more employees. The study would focus on the identification of pay and employment disparities among employees of such employers based on protected classes in employment under the City’s Human Rights Law. MODA, in coordination with the above mentioned agencies, would also be required to submit to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council and post online annually a report on the findings of the study, including in part an analysis of the data collected pursuant to the study and recommendations on the development and implementation of pay and employment equity action plans. DCWP and CCHR would need to publicize the recommendations annually to private employers.

74502

Enacted

Int 0981-2024

2024/131

Brewer

Committee on Finance

Reporting on enforcement of unlicensed sellers of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, tobacco products and illicit cannabis.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-12-21T00:00:00.000

2024-12-21T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T21:05:51.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on enforcement of unlicensed sellers of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, tobacco products and illicit cannabis

This bill would update existing reporting relating to the City’s inspection and enforcement of unlicensed sellers of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, tobacco products and illicit cannabis. Specifically, the legislation would incorporate new reporting relating to the expanded local authority to conduct inspections and enforcement of the state cannabis law, and provide increased details on the outcomes of each inspection conducted by City agencies.

74510

Committee

Int 0995-2024

NA

Schulman

Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

Feasibility study of carbon capture and sequestration of certain byproducts of the anaerobic digestion process used to break down compost, sewage, and other organic matter.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T21:11:49.000

A Local Law in relation to a feasibility study of carbon capture and sequestration of certain byproducts of the anaerobic digestion process used to break down compost, sewage, and other organic matter

This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to determine whether it is feasible to capture and sequester any greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) produced by the anaerobic digesters the department uses to process compost and sewage. The study must consider the ways in which sequestration can be done relative to whether the possible emissions source is a solid, liquid, or a gas, whether there is the capacity to store the emissions source, the challenges therein, and the cost of sequestration. Upon completion of the study, the DEP commissioner may undertake any potential GHG capture and sequestration if the study shows that it is a feasible option.

74504

Laid Over in Committee

Int 0993-2024

NA

Nurse

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Creating lock change procedures in response to illegal lockouts.

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T21:10:30.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating lock change procedures in response to illegal lockouts

This bill would require the Police Department (NYPD) to create a procedure under which NYPD officers can change the locks on the dwellings of people who have been illegally locked out of those dwellings to allow those who have been illegally locked out to return to their dwellings. The NYPD would be required to add such a procedure to its Patrol Guide. When NYPD officers change locks pursuant to such procedure, they would be required to provide new keys that open the new lock to all the dwelling occupants and to the landlord.

74583

Enacted

Int 0991-2024

2024/104

Menin

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

Licensing Hotels

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

2024-11-04T00:00:00.000

2024-11-04T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T21:09:19.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to licensing hotels

This bill would require hotel operators to obtain a license in order to operate a hotel in the City. The application term would be two years, and there would be a license fee of $350. Hotel operators would be required to schedule staff that would provide continuous coverage of their front desk, and large hotels would be required schedule a security guard to provide continuous coverage on the hotel’s premises while any room is occupied. All hotel operators would be required to maintain the cleanliness of each guest room, which would include daily cleaning unless such service is declined by the guest. Hotel operators would be required to directly employ their core employees, subject to enumerated exceptions. Hotel operators of small hotels, which would include hotels with less than 100 rooms, would be exempt from the direct employment requirement. Hotel operators would be required to equip all core employees with panic buttons and provide core employees with human trafficking recognition training. Hotel operators that violate the license conditions would be subject to civil penalties.

74459

Enacted

Int 0962-2024

2024/082

Brannan

Committee on Finance

Resolution and enforcement of property tax collection and preservation of housing for certain properties.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-07-30T00:00:00.000

2024-07-30T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T17:00:41.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the resolution and enforcement of property tax collection and preservation of housing for certain properties

The bill would increase the frequency by which the Department of Finance (DOF) must notify owners of real property of any and all real property tax liens they have, as well as inform owners on how to learn what liens the Department of Environmental Protection may have issued for nonpayment of sewer or water rents or sewer surcharges. The bill would prohibit the sale of tax liens on vacant land that has been determined undevelopable by a Mayor-determined agency. The bill would require the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) to conduct Housing Maintenance Code inspections of certain Class 2 multiple dwellings that have appeared on the tax lien sale list at least twice over a four-year period, and for DOF to provide a list of such properties to HPD before conducting a lien sale. The bill would authorize the DOF Commissioner to conduct a sale of tax liens through and including December 31, 2028, as well as make substantive reforms to the tax lien sale process. The bill codifies and expands various reporting requirements to the Council, including additional information about status and debts of properties whose liens have been sold to the various City created Trusts as well as various documents and agreements that govern the Trusts. The bill increases and fixes the property tax and interest deferral (PT AID) payment plan income threshold to match that of the Enhanced STAR threshold and increases how much property tax may be deferred under PT AID. The bill also creates a new type of PT AID payment plan that mirrors elements of the circuit breaker proposed by the Advisory Commission on Property Tax Reform whereby an owner who pays more than 10 percent of their income may defer the amount above that percentage, so long as the remaining payments are not less than $1,500 a year. The bill would establish an “Easy Exit” program, where owners of certain Class 1 properties and condominium units can request DOF remove their home from the tax lien sale up to three times within a 36-month period, as of right. The bill would allow owners of non-condo/co-op Class 1 properties in severe financial distress to, after consulting with an attorney, voluntarily partner with a Qualified Preservation Purchaser (QPP) whereby existing debt would be extinguished and title to the property will be transferred to the QPP. In turn, the QPP provides the property owner a long-term affordable lease which can be passed on to heirs and allows for the former homeowner to recoup any equity they held in the property. The bill establishes a 10-member task force of Mayoral and Council appointees to examine and devise ways delinquent City property tax could be collected fairly and effectively without the sale of tax liens.

72123

Committee

Int 0963-2024

NA

Brewer

Committee on Criminal Justice

Privacy of communications of individuals in the custody of the department of correction.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T17:00:58.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the privacy of communications of individuals in the custody of the department of correction

This bill would prohibit the Department of Correction (“DOC”) from recording voice communications or electronic communications, such as text messages and emails, made by or to individuals in DOC custody, except pursuant to a warrant or with the express consent of one party to such communication. This bill would also prohibit DOC from collecting or purchasing location data of individuals initiating or receiving voice or electronic communications from individuals in DOC custody. This bill would also prohibit DOC from collecting or purchasing biometric voice information, such as voiceprints, from individuals in DOC custody or individuals initiating or receiving voice or electronic communications from individuals in DOC custody. Finally, this bill would create a private right of action for anyone whose voice or electronic communications were unlawfully recorded, monitored, or otherwise surveilled or whose location data or biometric voice information was unlawfully collected, retained, or disclosed.

72428

Committee

Int 0974-2024

NA

Public Advocate (Mr. Williams)

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to create a training program for providers of pregnancy and postpartum-related services about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T17:03:53.000

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 create a training program for providers of pregnancy and postpartum-related services about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to design and implement a training program about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. The training would be available to individuals who provide pregnancy and postpartum-related services, along with first responders and the staff of mental health crisis hotlines. DOHMH would also be required to conduct an ongoing outreach campaign to raise awareness about the availability of the training.

74420

Committee

Int 0980-2024

NA

Won

Committee on Immigration

Increasing penalties for violations of requirements that apply to immigration assistance services.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-21T12:56:38.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing penalties for violations of requirements that apply to immigration assistance services

This bill would increase civil penalties for immigration assistance service providers that do not comply with applicable requirements, such as the requirement to execute a written contract with customers, the requirement to include specific language in signage and advertisements, the requirement to retain documents, and the requirement to maintain a surety.

74450

Committee

Int 0961-2024

NA

Brannan

Committee on Finance

Exemptions from real property taxes and payments in lieu of taxes for certain properties owned by senior citizens or persons with disabilities.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T16:59:57.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exemptions from real property taxes and payments in lieu of taxes for certain properties owned by senior citizens or persons with disabilities

This bill would incorporate recent state law changes to the definition of income for the Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE) and the Disabled Homeowners’ Exemption (DHE), extend SCHE and DHE exemptions to eligible individuals who make payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) in Battery Park City, make technical and clarifying changes related to gender neutrality, and codify eligibility of life estates and trusts for the SCHE exemption.

74448

Laid Over in Committee

Int 0972-2024

NA

Powers

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

Requiring third-party food delivery services to verify the registration of mopeds used by food delivery workers.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T17:03:39.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring third-party food delivery services to verify the registration of mopeds used by food delivery workers

This bill would require all third-party food delivery services to verify that the mopeds used by their food delivery workers are properly registered prior to their use.

74424

Laid Over in Committee

Int 0979-2024

NA

Won

Committee on General Welfare

Reporting on shelter food consumption, and providing the repeal thereof.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T17:05:28.000

A Local Law in relation to reporting on shelter food consumption, and providing the repeal thereof.

This bill would require an agency or office designated by the Mayor to report annually for five years information regarding shelter food consumption. The report would provide a percentage of food consumption at shelters, and recommendations on providing shelter food in a more cost effective way.

74449

Laid Over in Committee

Int 0958-2024

NA

Adams

Committee on Land Use

Creation of affordable homeownership opportunities.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T16:58:15.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of affordable homeownership opportunities

This bill would require, beginning in fiscal year 2026 and in each fiscal year thereafter, the department of housing preservation and development to enter into agreements to create a number of homeownership opportunity units that equals or exceeds 6 percent of all affordable units for which the city agrees to provide financial assistance. Such homeownership opportunity units would be affordable to households earning no less than 70 percent and no more than 165 percent of area median income. Compliance with the 6 percent requirement is measured by averaging the percentages achieved across 5 consecutive fiscal years, except that the minimum percentage achieved each fiscal year must equal or exceed 2 percent.

73418

Committee

Int 0976-2024

NA

Salamanca

Committee on Parks and Recreation

Renaming one thoroughfare and public place in the Borough of the Bronx, Sheridan Boulevard, and to amend the official map of the city of New York accordingly.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

Int 1279-2023

2025-02-20T17:04:27.000

A Local Law in relation to renaming one thoroughfare and public place in the Borough of the Bronx, Sheridan Boulevard, and to amend the official map of the city of New York accordingly

This bill will rename Sheridan Expressway between Westchester Avenue and 174th Street, Sheridan Boulevard, and amend the official City map accordingly.

74272

Laid Over in Committee

Int 0970-2024

NA

Moya

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

Licensing massage therapy businesses.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T17:03:18.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to licensing massage therapy businesses

This bill would require that businesses providing or offering massage in a fixed location (“massage therapy businesses”) have a license to operate. Massage therapy businesses would be required to post the license in the location where they operate. Massage therapy businesses would be prohibited from employing or retaining any person to provide massage unless that person has a state license to practice massage therapy or is exempt from the requirement to have such a license pursuant to state law and would be required to retain records for each person providing massage that show the person is licensed or exempt. Any person in violation of these requirements would be liable for civil penalties.

74426

Laid Over in Committee

Int 0977-2024

NA

Stevens

Committee on Criminal Justice

Requiring the department of probation to report on technical probation violations and all programming offered by the department.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-03-05T17:01:34.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of probation to report on technical probation violations and all programming offered by the department

This bill would increase the frequency of Department of Probation (DOP) reports on programs offered to probationers, compliance with departmental mandates, and recidivism rates. In addition, the reports will now require information on the specific nature of technical probation violations and clarify that DOP is to provide information on all the programs they administer.

70906

Committee

Int 0964-2024

NA

Hanks

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

Creation of a disaster assistance center.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T17:01:05.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the creation of a disaster assistance center

This bill would require the creation of a citywide Disaster Assistance Center. The center would serve as a resource for New Yorkers affected by natural disasters. The duties of the center will include creating and distributing information on legal services organizations and private insurance companies to aid New York City residents with insurance filings. The center will also provide and distribute necessary information on local, state, and federal disaster assistance funding and programs. Finally, the center will develop and maintain a citywide disaster recovery hotline.

73550

Committee

Int 0975-2024

NA

Riley

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

Establishing an office of black male excellence.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-03-06T14:17:46.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of black male excellence

This bill would establish an Office of Black Male Excellence. The office would analyze and provide recommendations relating to socioeconomic issues that Black males face, and serve as a liaison to other city agencies on issues related to Black males. The office would also report their activities, analyses, and recommendations.

74375

Committee

Int 0965-2024

NA

Holden

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

Establishing an office of quality of life.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T17:01:12.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of quality of life

This bill would establish an office of quality of life. Such office would be headed by a director appointed by the Mayor. The office would have the power and duty to coordinate agencies in order to address quality of life issues.

74220

Committee

Int 0960-2024

NA

Avilés

Committee on Education

Establishing a maximum temperature in educational group E occupancy buildings

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T16:59:50.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York and the New York city building code, in relation to establishing a maximum temperature in educational group E occupancy buildings

This bill would require all educational group E occupancy buildings to maintain a temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit or less in all educational and support services spaces while such spaces are in use from May 1 through September 30. Additionally, all educational group E occupancy buildings must be provided with air conditioning systems capable of maintaining such temperatures.

74405

Committee

Int 0971-2024

NA

Moya

Committee on Health

Establishing sanitary requirements for businesses that provide massage

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T17:03:25.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing sanitary requirements for businesses that provide massage

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to promulgate rules that set sanitary requirements for business establishments that provide massage and establish penalties for violations. The rules would address cleaning and sanitizing of the area and equipment used to provide massage and any other requirements that would promote the health and safety of customers.

74442

Enacted

Int 0968-2024

2024/081

Krishnan

Committee on Parks and Recreation

Naming of 100 thoroughfares and public places.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-07-20T00:00:00.000

2024-07-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T17:02:31.000

A Local Law in relation to the naming of 100 thoroughfares and public places, Cynthia Doty Way, Borough of Manhattan, Our Lady of Grace Way, Borough of Queens, Ava Conklin Way, Borough of Queens, Lenny’s Clam Bar Way, Borough of Queens, Police Officer Anthony Mosomillo Way, Borough of Queens, Linda Ruscillo Way, Borough of Queens, Ijaira Z. Gonzalez Street, Borough of Brooklyn, Rev. Angel Valentin’s Corner, Borough of Manhattan, Sgt. Cornelius H. Charlton Way, Borough of the Bronx, Wayne Mackie Way, Borough of Brooklyn, James “Frankie” Chestnutt, Jr. Blvd, Borough of Brooklyn, Winchester Key Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Denise Gary Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Dennis J. Taylor Drive, Borough of Brooklyn, Earl Williams Blvd, Borough of Brooklyn, Detective Peter J. Figoski Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Honorable Priscilla A. Wooten Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Nick D’Amora “The Changer” Way, Borough of Staten Island, Irwin B. Cohen Way, Borough of Manhattan, Mixner’s Corner, Borough of Manhattan, Richie’s Corner, Borough of Manhattan, Mary Nolan’s Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Ralph J. Perfetto Sr. Drive, Borough of Brooklyn, Marcel Claes Place, Borough of Brooklyn, Flora ‘Flo’ Iannarelli Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Dr. Alfred Jannicelli 9/11 Memorial Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Mamie Fay Way, Borough of Queens, Rev. Deacon Fred Fausak Way, Borough of Staten Island, St. Johns Villa Academy Way, Borough of Staten Island, Chief Joseph J. Ponzi Way, Borough of Staten Island, FDNY Firefighter Edward James “Soupy” Campbell Way, Borough of Staten Island, Carlos R. Reyes Way, Borough of Manhattan, Sandra Pabon Way, Borough of the Bronx, George A. Romero Way, Borough of the Bronx, Agustin “Gus” Dinolis Way, Borough of the Bronx, Sarah Wynn Way, Borough of the Bronx, Calle Duarte, Sánchez y Mella, Borough of the Bronx, Boricua College Way, Borough of Brooklyn, D’Amico Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Tracy Brown Way, Borough of Staten Island, Joseph Trifoglio Way, Borough of Staten Island, Leon Wallace Way, Borough of Staten Island, Santina Distefano Way, Borough of Staten Island, Frank Pompilii Way, Borough of Staten Island, Bernice Dietrich Way, Borough of Staten Island, Vaughn’s Way, Borough of Staten Island, Thomas “Citos” Rigney Way, Borough of Staten Island, Firefighter John Boyle, Rescue Company 1, Borough of Queens, Margaret and Joseph Magnus Way, Borough of Queens, Patrolman Arthur Howarth Way, Borough of Queens, Patrolman Robert J. Rogerson Way, Borough of Queens, Detective Richard D. Arundell Way, Borough of Queens, U.S. Army Sergeant Steve Papa Way, Borough of Queens, EMT Hilda Vannata Way, EMS Station 14, Borough of Queens, Emily Ann Myrick Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Saheed Vassell Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Aracely Courtenay Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Mary Kay Gallagher Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Gibbs “Big Gibbs” Seraphin Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Tyler Kobe Nichols Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Tiarah Poyau Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Fernande Valme Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Calle Perú, Borough of Queens, Shri Guru Ravidass Marg, Borough of Queens, Maureen Allen Way, Borough of Queens, Battalion Chief Christopher Scalone Way, Borough of Queens, PO Paul Heidelberger Way, Borough of Queens, Carmine Zeppieri Ave, Borough of the Bronx, Patrolman Nicholas J. Binetti Way, Borough of the Bronx, Shpresa Nika Way, Borough of the Bronx, Vincent 'Vinny Peanuts' Sabatino Corner, Borough of Manhattan, Edgar Moya Way, Borough of Queens, Lucy Schilero Way, Borough of Queens, Michael Liquori Way, Borough of Queens, Det. First Grade Joseph Calabrese Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Detective Troy D. Patterson Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Patrolman Benjamin M. Bruno Way, Borough of Queens, Paul A. Vallone Way, Borough of Queens, Dorothy Kilgallen Way, Borough of Manhattan, Yad Vashem Way, Borough of Manhattan, Gleason’s Gym Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Boaz Vaadia Place, Borough of Brooklyn, Luciel Boles-Wilson Way, Borough of the Bronx, Annie Mae Calhoun Way, Borough of the Bronx, Celia Brown Lane, Borough of the Bronx, Ruby Kitchen Bradley Way, Borough of Manhattan, Carl C. Green Way, Borough of Manhattan, Edwin “Eddie” Ellis Way, Borough of Manhattan, Helene Nomsa Brath Way, Borough of Manhattan, Urban Health Plan Way, Borough of the Bronx, Rev. Hubert Lee Reaves Sr. Way, Borough of the Bronx, Michael P. McCauley Way, Borough of the Bronx, Calle Duarte, Sánchez y Mella, Borough of the Bronx, Dr. Daniel Malakov Way, Borough of Queens, Tony Bennett Place, Borough of Queens, Dr Marcelo Arboleda, Ecuador News Pl, Borough of Queens, Aviation High School Boulevard, Borough of Queens, Sister Flora Marinelli, CSJ Way, Borough of Queens, Jayden McLaurin Way, Borough of Queens, Rev. Floyd H. Flake Way, Borough of Queens and the repeal of sections 8, 26, 37, 38, 39, 54, 74, 105, 107, 115 and 117 of local law number 41 for the year 2024, sections 42 and 65 of local law number 110 for the year 2023, sections 90, 161 and 197 of local law 54 for the year 2022 and section 34 of local law 26 for the year 2020.

This bill would co-name 100 thoroughfares and public places, based on requests of Council Members whose district includes the location. Of these 100 co-names, 17 are either a relocation of a previously enacted co-naming or a revision to the street sign installed with respect to a previously enacted co-naming.

73419

Committee

Int 0966-2024

NA

Holden

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

Requiring that persons making 311 complaints or requests for service provide the 311 customer service center with identifying information.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

Int 1277-2023

2025-02-20T17:01:18.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring that persons making 311 complaints or requests for service provide the 311 customer service center with identifying information

This bill would require that the 311 customer service center (NYC311) collect identifying information from individuals making complaints or requests for service. NYC311 could only use such identifying information for internal purposes, and would be permitted to share such identifying information with responding agencies only upon request and representation by the responding agencies that necessary and appropriate steps will be taken to protect the privacy of that information. NYC311 would be required to anonymize information about complaints or requests for service before making it public and would not be authorized to share the identifying information collected under this bill with any third parties.

74350

Laid Over in Committee

Int 0978-2024

NA

Williams

Committee on Technology

Requiring the 311 customer service center to provide relevant resources in response to tree pruning-related requests

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-03-03T14:46:58.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the 311 customer service center to provide relevant resources in response to tree pruning-related requests

This bill would require the 311 Customer Service Center, in coordination with the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), to provide 311 customers who file tree pruning-related service requests or information requests with online links to a map concerning tree inspections that is maintained by DPR as required by law, any map maintained by DPR that displays tree pruning schedules, and any informational webpage maintained by DPR on tree pruning. The 311 Customer Service Center would also have to provide these customers with any available informational resources concerning opportunities to receive volunteer certification in the pruning of street trees in New York City.

70716

Committee

Int 0973-2024

NA

Public Advocate Williams

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

Pohibiting discrimination based on employment history.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T17:03:45.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting discrimination based on employment history

This bill would add a provision to the New York City Human Rights Law that would prohibit employment discrimination based on a person’s employment history including their past or present participation in legal sex work.

72414

Committee

Int 0969-2024

NA

Lee

Committee on Parks and Recreation

Removal of harmful tree species

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T17:03:01.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the removal of harmful tree species

This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks) to create a list of at least 50 of the most harmful tree species based on certain factors, including the potential damage a tree species can cause to nearby property. Where a tree under the jurisdiction of Parks is adjacent to a certain property, the property owner may request that Parks remove the tree and replace it with a non-harmful tree. Parks would have nine months to remove that tree and replace it with a less harmful tree.

74412

Committee

Int 0967-2024

NA

Holden

Committee on Health

Carriage horses and horse drawn cabs.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

Int 0573-2022

2025-02-20T17:01:25.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the operation of horse drawn cabs, and to repeal sections 17-334.1, 19-174, 20-377, 20-377.1, 20-380, 20-381, 20-381.1, 20-381.2, 20-382 and subdivisions b, c, and d of section 20-383 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to carriage horses and horse drawn cabs

This bill would wind down the horse drawn cab industry by prohibiting the issuance of new licenses used in the operation of horse drawn cabs. The operation of such cabs would be prohibited beginning June 1, 2026. This bill would require humane disposition of carriage horses, prohibiting their sale or transfer for the purposes of slaughter or use in another horse drawn cab business. This bill would require the department of consumer and worker protection to administer a workforce development program for drivers and other workers engaged in the horse drawn cab industry in order to facilitate their transition to other fields of employment.

74443

Laid Over in Committee

Int 0959-2024

NA

Ariola

Committee on Veterans

Providing rental assistance to homeless veterans.

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

2024-06-20T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-24T21:36:38.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing rental assistance to homeless veterans

This bill would establish a program administered by the Department of Veterans' Services in coordination with the Department of Social Services to provide monthly rental assistance to homeless veterans, covering their monthly housing rent up to a maximum amount based on the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development’s fair market rent guidelines. Veterans would not be required to contribute from their income toward rent. To be eligible, a veteran would need to have a gross income not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty level, not be receiving another governmental housing subsidy, and be a New York City resident. The Commissioner of Veterans’ Services would have to periodically reassess eligibility and discontinue assistance if a veteran no longer meets the eligibility criteria or secures permanent housing that does not require rent payments. Finally, the Commissioner would have to conduct outreach to landlords and homeless veterans about this program.

73031

Laid Over in Committee

Int 0941-2024

NA

Gennaro

Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

Regulating the idling of engines and the use of citizen’s complaints to enforce laws enforced by the department of environmental protection

2024-06-06T00:00:00.000

2024-06-06T00:00:00.000

Int 1038-2023

2025-02-20T15:58:58.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to regulating the idling of engines and the use of citizen’s complaints to enforce laws enforced by the department of environmental protection

This bill would amend the existing citizens air complaint program: adjusting certain penalties, establishing cure periods, and modifying certain processes.

73401

Laid Over in Committee

Int 0950-2024

NA

Public Advocate Williams

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Increasing the number of violations required to revoke authorization to operate a commuter van service.

2024-06-06T00:00:00.000

2024-06-06T00:00:00.000

Int 0087-2022

2025-02-20T16:05:52.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the number of violations required to revoke authorization to operate a commuter van service

This bill would increase the number of violations, from three to six violations, of paragraph 5 of subdivision a of section 19-504.3 of the Administrative Code, which require a commuter van driver to hold the required driver’s licenses for operating a commuter van, before an authorization to operate a commuter van service is revoked. It would also provide for a 15-day suspension, after the opportunity for a hearing, after three such violations in a six month period.

71634

Committee

Int 0947-2024

NA

Public Advocate Williams

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

Requiring quarterly reporting on enforcement interactions with street vendors.

2024-06-06T00:00:00.000

2024-06-06T00:00:00.000

NA

2025-02-20T16:05:13.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring quarterly reporting on enforcement interactions with street vendors

This bill would require the Office of Street Vendor Enforcement, in conjunction with the New York City Police Department and any other relevant agency, to issue quarterly reports containing information about enforcement interactions with street vendors. This bill would also make technical and conforming changes to a section of the City Charter related to street vendors.