City Council Legislation: Bills and Local Laws

60133

Enacted

Int 1874-2020

2020/103

Chin

Committee on Governmental Operations

Permitting interested parties to receive notification of items published in the City Record.

2020-02-11T00:00:00.000

2020-02-11T00:00:00.000

2020-10-17T00:00:00.000

2020-10-17T00:00:00.000

Int 0380-2014

2021-01-14T16:46:16.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to permitting interested parties to receive notification of items published in the City Record

This bill would permit individuals to sign up to receive email notifications on items in the City Record. The purpose of this legislation is to increase public access to up-to-date information about City political processes.

65338

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1886-2020

NA

Rose

Committee on Youth Services

Universal summer youth program plan.

2020-02-11T00:00:00.000

2020-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-05-16T18:19:04.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a universal summer youth program plan

This bill would require the Department of Youth and Community Development, in consultation with the Department of Education and the Department of Parks and Recreation, to establish, subject to appropriation, a program of universal summer youth programming for all youths in the city by September 1, 2021. This bill would also require a report on a plan to address the need for expanded summer youth programs for all New York City youth and steps the city will take to establish universal summer youth programming. It would also report on other issues related to after school capacity and participation rates.

65352

Enacted

Int 1879-2020

2020/083

Powers

Committee on Governmental Operations

Designation of administering offices or agencies.

2020-02-11T00:00:00.000

2020-02-11T00:00:00.000

2020-08-28T00:00:00.000

2020-08-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2020-10-19T20:25:45.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the designation of administering offices or agencies

This bill would provide that any designation by the Mayor of one or more offices or agencies to administer or enforce any provision of the Charter or Administrative Code made pursuant to a law that requires or authorizes the Mayor to make such a designation, and any change to any such designation, shall be made in writing. Within 10 days of such designation or change, a copy of such writing shall be published on the City’s website and on the website of such agency or office, and shall be electronically submitted to the Speaker.

65422

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1885-2020

NA

Rose

Committee on Health

Online portal for child care services.

2020-02-11T00:00:00.000

2020-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-02-22T20:48:04.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an online portal for child care services

The proposed legislation would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to create an online portal that childcare providers can access to submit required documentation for background checks. This portal is intended to streamline and shorten the background check process for childcare providers in the City.

65406

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1887-2020

NA

Gibson

Committee on Oversight and Investigations

Establishing a special inspector of labor within the department of investigation.

2020-02-11T00:00:00.000

2020-02-11T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-26T18:18:23.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing a special inspector of labor within the department of investigation

This bill would require the Commissioner of the Department of Investigation (DOI) to appoint a special inspector of labor who would be responsible for coordinating the labor enforcement activities of DOI that relate to city contracts. In addition, if a DOI investigation finds that a city contractor or potential city contractor is or has engaged in violations of labor or employment law, the special inspector of labor would be required to make such findings public, unless the information is confidential or would affect an ongoing investigation.

65266

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1869-2020

NA

Yeger

Committee on Public Safety

Panic buttons for houses of worship.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-04-21T13:20:49.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to panic buttons for houses of worship

This bill would require the Police Department to establish a program reimbursing small businesses for the cost of purchasing and installing panic buttons that would notify the Police Department in case of emergency.

65268

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1866-2020

NA

Rodriguez

Committee on Transportation

Advertising on the interior of for-hire vehicles.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2023-08-03T18:44:13.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to advertising on the interior of for-hire vehicles

This bill would permit for-hire vehicles to display digital advertising on an electronic tablet attached to the interior of the vehicle.

65164

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1868-2020

NA

Ayala

Committee on Governmental Operations

Establishing an office of Puerto Rico-NYC affairs.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-04-14T13:31:14.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of Puerto Rico-New York City affairs

This bill would require the creation of an Office of Puerto Rico-New York City Affairs, which would be responsible for providing services to former residents of Puerto Rico and descendants of residents of Puerto Rico. These services would include assistance to people displaced from Puerto Rico, assistance in completing applications to obtain vital documents from Puerto Rico and applications for governmental programs, and referrals to organizations that may be able to offer assistance. The Director of Puerto Rico-New York City Affairs would make efforts to work with the government of Puerto Rico to provide these services.

65189

Enacted

Int 1865-2020

2020/092

Rodriguez

Committee on Transportation

Creation of a black car and livery task force.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-09-27T00:00:00.000

2020-09-27T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-26T17:55:07.000

A Local Law in relation to the creation of a black car and livery task force

This bill would establish a short-term task force that would study challenges to the viability of the black car and livery industries as well as the impacts of advertising and the viability of advertising as a source of revenue for black car and livery drivers. The task force would be composed of 11 members, including the Chairperson of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, or the Chairperson’s designee, as well as individuals appointed by the Mayor, the Speaker of the Council and the Public Advocate. The task force would be required to hold at least one public hearing and issue a report with recommendations to address the identified challenges.

65248

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1857-2020

NA

Eugene

Committee on Parks and Recreation

Signs posted on park entrances that are visible at night.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-26T17:45:22.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to signs posted on park entrances that are visible at night

This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation to ensure that signs posted at the entrances of parks and playgrounds that display park rules and hours of operation are visible at night.

65162

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1861-2020

NA

Williams

Committee on Technology

Establishing a digital inclusion officer at every city agency.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-07-14T18:16:00.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a digital inclusion officer at every city agency

This bill would require that each agency designate at least one employee as a digital inclusion officer who would be responsible for coordinating efforts to ensure accessibility of websites and other digital content made publicly available by such agency. Each digital inclusion officer would receive training from the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities at least annually. In addition, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities would be required to have at least one employee with expertise in digital accessibility who would be responsible for coordinating with the digital inclusion officers to monitor and improve the accessibility of city websites and other digital content.

65259

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1850-2020

NA

Powers

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Requiring a certain disclosure to tenants.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-05-06T15:54:08.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring a certain disclosure to tenants

This bill would require landlords of multiple dwellings to include as an addendum to new and renewal leases to tenants of these multiple dwellings, a disclosure advising the tenants of certain statutory rights under the real property law that cannot be waived within the lease.

65261

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1863-2020

NA

Adams

Committee on Public Safety

Requiring the PD to develop and implement a pilot mediation program for some bias-based profiling complaints.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-26T17:52:46.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring the police department to develop and implement a pilot mediation program for some bias-based profiling complaints

This bill would require the police department to develop and implement a pilot mediation program for some bias-based profiling complaints.

52409

Enacted

Int 1867-2020

2022/011

Rodriguez

Committee on Governmental Operations

Allowing lawful permanent residents and persons authorized to work in the United States in New York city to participate in municipal elections.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2022-01-09T00:00:00.000

2022-01-09T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-04-08T20:37:40.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to allowing lawful permanent residents and persons authorized to work in the United States in New York city to participate in municipal elections

The bill would provide a process for individuals in New York City who are lawful permanent residents or are authorized to work in the United States to vote in municipal elections.

65088

Enacted

Int 1849-2020

2021/033

Borelli

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

Establishing fire safety provisions for film production locations and requiring production location fire safety managers for certain rigging, filming and production activities.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2021-03-28T00:00:00.000

2021-03-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-05-04T14:48:40.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city fire code, in relation to establishing fire safety provisions for film production locations and requiring production location fire safety managers for certain rigging, filming and production activities

This bill requires the Fire Department to establish fire safety provisions for certain film production locations. Additionally, the bill requires the designation of a production location fire safety manager where a permit for rigging or filming has been obtained, as such fire safety provisions require.

64235

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1860-2020

NA

Kallos

Committee on Transportation

Installing pedestrian countdown displays at all intersections with a traffic-control signal.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-26T17:48:24.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pedestrian countdown displays at all intersections with a traffic-control signal

The proposed bill would expand the scope of Local Law 50 of 2019 in relation to the number of pedestrian countdown displays at city intersections. The bill would require that a countdown display be placed at every possible intersection where a traffic-control signal is located. Currently, Local Law 50 of 2019 only provides for a pedestrian countdown display where a traffic-control signal photo violation-monitoring system also exists. The bill would also require the submission of a ten year plan to the speaker of the council detailing projected costs and a timeline for installations.

65094

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1864-2020

NA

Adams

Committee on Public Safety

Requiring the PD to report on bias-based profiling.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-26T17:53:18.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the police department to report on bias-based profiling

This bill would require the police department to publicly report statistics on bias-based profiling.

58657

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1855-2020

NA

Espinal

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Requiring photographic documentation evidencing certain violations enforced by the DOB.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

Int 1734-2017

2022-06-01T18:02:34.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring photographic documentation evidencing certain violations enforced by the department of buildings

The bill would require that the Department of Buildings submit photographic documentation when issuing a notice of violation for violations where the underlying condition is visual and capable of being captured by photograph. The Department would be tasked with promulgating and publishing rules regarding which violations will be subject to the photograph requirement.

65301

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1862-2020

NA

Adams

Committee on Public Safety

Requiring the PD to provide records of complaints and investigations of bias-based profiling to the city commission on human rights.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-05-23T21:20:40.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the police department to provide records of complaints and investigations of bias-based profiling to the city commission on human rights

This bill would require the NYPD to send records of closed complaints and investigations of bias-based policing to the Commission on Human Rights.

65303

Enacted

Int 1853-2020

2020/102

Cornegy

Committee on Housing and Buildings

DOB to report on the safety and feasibility of authorizing building exterior wall examinations by unmanned aircraft systems.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-10-17T00:00:00.000

2020-10-17T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-01-12T21:46:20.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of buildings to report on the safety and feasibility of authorizing building exterior wall examinations by unmanned aircraft systems

This bill would require the Department of Buildings study the safety and feasibility of permitting building façade inspections to be conducted by unmanned aircraft systems (i.e. “drones”).

65306

Enacted

Int 1854-2020

2020/050

Dromm

Committee of the Whole

Downtown Flushing Transit Hub Business Improvement District

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-05-23T00:00:00.000

2020-05-23T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-02-18T18:08:46.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to authorizing an increase in the amount to be expended annually in the Downtown Flushing Transit Hub business improvement district, an extension of the boundaries of such district, the provision of additional services and the modification of existing services in such district, a change in the method of assessment upon which the district charge is based, and an increase in the maximum total amount to be expended for improvements in such district.

This bill would authorize the Downtown Flushing Transit Hub business improvement district to increase the amount it expends annually, extend its boundaries, provide additional services and the modify of existing services, and change the method of assessment upon which the district charge is based as set forth in the BID’s amended district plan.

65326

Enacted

Int 1851-2020

2020/091

Cornegy

Committee on Environmental Protection

NYC plumbing code and the NYC building code in relation to city-wide stormwater management controls.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-09-27T00:00:00.000

2020-09-27T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-26T17:43:48.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, the New York city plumbing code and the New York city building code in relation to city-wide stormwater management controls

This local law amends the administrative code, the plumbing code and the building code as it pertains to construction projects intended to reduce the flow of stormwater and waterborne pollutants into sewers that empty directly into the waters of the state or overflow into such waters due to rain or snowmelt events that exceed the capacity of the wastewater treatment plants. This local law is also intended to address the city municipal separate storm sewer system. For MS4 projects, this local law will ensure that the rules for such projects are not less stringent than the NYC MS4 permit and the NYSDEC Construction general permit.

64543

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1856-2020

NA

Williams

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Requiring the dept of housing preservation and development to provide a time frame when scheduling inspections and repairs.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-08-18T17:48:40.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of housing preservation and development to provide a time frame when scheduling inspections and repairs

The proposed bill would streamline the housing complaint response process by requiring the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to provide tenants of residential dwellings with an estimated three hour time frame within which department personnel will arrive to conduct the scheduled inspection or repairs.

64654

Enacted

Int 1859-2020

2021/079

Matteo

Committee on Finance

Sunset provisions for the alternative exemption for veterans.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2021-07-18T00:00:00.000

2021-07-18T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-09-07T17:45:57.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the sunset provisions for the alternative exemption for veterans

This local law would require that Local Laws 120 and 128 of 2017, relating to the alternative exemption for veterans, be amended to remove the expiration date of June 30, 2022.

64826

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1858-2020

NA

Lander

Committee on Education

Reporting on dress code policies in New York City schools.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-03-23T21:04:09.000

A Local Law in relation to reporting on dress code policies in New York City schools

This legislation would require the Department of Education (DOE) to report on dress code policies in DOE schools, including information about whether schools have dress code policies, what those policies contain, including disciplinary provisions, whether those dress codes are posted to school websites, and information on dress code disciplinary violations.

65327

Enacted

Int 1852-2020

2021/034

Cornegy

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

Amend the NYC fire code, in relation to fire safety at film production locations and to providing the fire dept and local firehouses with information about field conditions at film production locations.

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2020-01-23T00:00:00.000

2021-03-28T00:00:00.000

2021-03-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-05-04T14:49:28.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city fire code, in relation to fire safety at film production locations and to providing the fire department and local firehouses with information about field conditions at film production locations

This bill would require the Fire Department, in conjunction with the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting, to establish procedures to ensure that the Fire Department receives real-time access to information submitted in connection with permits for rigging and filming activities at production locations. Additionally, such procedures would provide local firehouses with notification each time a permit is issued for filming or rigging activities at a production location within the area of response for such firehouse, and enable the Department to familiarize local firehouses, or other members of the Department, with field conditions and fire safety considerations at such production locations. Finally, the bill would require the clearing of any outstanding FDNY or Department of Buildings violations that constitute life safety hazards prior to the issuing of permits activities at a production location.

65251

Enacted

Int 1847-2020

2020/049

Treyger

Committee on Public Safety

Individualized responses to violent hate crimes.

2020-01-08T00:00:00.000

2020-01-08T00:00:00.000

2020-03-29T00:00:00.000

2020-03-29T00:00:00.000

NA

2024-06-28T13:04:30.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to individualized responses to violent hate crimes

This bill would require the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC) to provide an individualized response to alleged violent hate crimes. This bill would also require OPHC to provide information to the affected community within 24 hours of the occurrence of a violent hate crime when practicable. This bill would also require OPHC to notify the Mayor, the Speaker of the Council, the Public Advocate and the council member of the district in which a violent hate crime has occurred. These requirements would be subject to an exception for information that is confidential or which would compromise law enforcement investigations or operations if disclosed.

64399

Enacted

Int 1846-2020

2021/110

Chin

Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing

Disclosure of gratuity policies for food delivery workers.

2020-01-08T00:00:00.000

2020-01-08T00:00:00.000

2021-10-24T00:00:00.000

2021-10-24T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-01-25T18:53:42.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the disclosure of gratuity policies for food delivery workers

For each order placed on a food delivery platform, the bill prohibits a food delivery application from soliciting a tip from a customer unless it discloses the amount or proportion of each gratuity provided to the delivery worker; and the manner in which gratuities are provided, whether immediately or not, and whether in cash or not. This information must be provided before or at the same time the gratuity is solicited. The bill would require applications to credit gratuities to the worker. It would mandate that applications notify workers if a gratuity was added, the amount, whether the customer removed it and why, if a reason was provided, or if a change was made. Each day the applications would be required to inform the worker the total compensation and gratuities earned by that worker the day before. Applications would have to keep records demonstrating their compliance with this bill as part of the requirements of their licensure.

65252

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1842-2020

NA

Miller

Committee on Transportation

Requiring the DOT to conduct borough-specific transit studies.

2020-01-08T00:00:00.000

2020-01-08T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-05-09T18:52:39.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of transportation to conduct borough-specific transit studies

This bill would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a transit study in each of the five boroughs and to publish recommendations to the council and mayor to address transit issues identified in each borough. The bill requires DOT to consult with local community boards and any appropriate federal, state and local agencies in furtherance of such studies and recommendations.

65005

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1843-2020

NA

Dromm

Committee on Criminal Justice

Requiring the dept of correction to give incarcerated individuals the opportunity to express preferences with regards to programming and to report on programs offered.

2020-01-08T00:00:00.000

2020-01-08T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-04-05T15:42:36.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of correction to give incarcerated individuals the opportunity to express preferences with regards to programming and to report on programs offered

This bill requires the Department of Correction to report on programs offered in city jails, to give incarcerated individuals the opportunity to express preferences with regards to programming, and to convene regularly with active service-providers.

65250

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1845-2020

NA

Williams

Committee on Environmental Protection

Sunset provision in legislation on filing semiannual reports on catch basin cleanups and maintenance.

2020-01-08T00:00:00.000

2020-01-08T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2023-09-14T16:40:15.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a sunset provision in legislation on filing semiannual reports on catch basin cleanups and maintenance

The recently expired local law required the commissioner of environmental protection to submit semi-annual reports of the citywide catch basin inspection, cleanup, maintenance and repair, by community board and to also ensure that catch basins are inspected, at a minimum of, once every year and are repaired or unclogged at least five days after inspection or the receipt of a complaint about a clogged or malfunctioning catch basin. The new local law would extended the expired law to still require that catch basins are inspected, at least, once every year and are repaired or unclogged at least five days after inspection or the receipt of a complaint about a clogged or malfunctioning catch basin. The new law would require quarterly reports, remove the sunset provision and take effect immediately.

65249

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1848-2020

NA

Vallone

Committee on Transportation

Parking at senior centers.

2020-01-08T00:00:00.000

2020-01-08T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-26T17:41:07.000

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

This legislation would require the Department of Transportation to designate handicap parking and loading zones for Access-a-Ride customers adjacent to Department for the Aging senior centers.

65093

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1844-2020

NA

Menchaca

Committee on Immigration

Relating to the office of immigrant affairs reporting requirement, placing such reporting requirement in the administrative code of the city of NY, and expanding such reporting.

2020-01-08T00:00:00.000

2020-01-08T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-26T17:39:17.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to repealing subdivision f of section 18 of such charter relating to the office of immigrant affairs reporting requirement, placing such reporting requirement in the administrative code of the city of New York, and expanding such reporting

This bill would amend the local law requiring reporting by the office of immigrant affairs.

65058

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1841-2020

NA

Borelli

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

Requiring the FDNY to report on the dept’s fire alarm inspection unit.

2020-01-08T00:00:00.000

2020-01-08T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-04-08T15:45:10.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring the fire department to report on the department’s fire alarm inspection unit

The bill would require the Fire Department to issue reports on the Department’s fire alarm inspection unit. This unit is responsible for conducting inspections of fire alarm systems which are required to be installed in certain locations. The bill would specifically require two years of reporting on the staffing of the fire alarm inspection unit, the number of inspections occurring during the prior fiscal year and the time elapsed for the processing and conducting of fire alarm inspections.

65187

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1835-2019

NA

Menchaca

Committee on Immigration

Repealing subdivision g of section 18 of such charter relating to the interagency task force on immigrant affairs, placing such task force in the administrative code of the city of NY, and expanding such interagency task force.

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-26T17:26:30.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to repealing subdivision g of section 18 of such charter relating to the interagency task force on immigrant affairs, placing such task force in the administrative code of the city of New York, and expanding such interagency task force

This bill would amend the local law establishing an interagency task force on immigrant affairs.

64936

Enacted

Int 1836-2019

2020/058

Moya

Committee on Immigration

Prohibiting the use of the word “alien” and removing such words in local laws, rules and other documents and materials.

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2020-06-29T00:00:00.000

2020-06-29T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-26T17:26:59.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the use of the word “alien” and removing such words in local laws, rules and other documents and materials

This bill would replace the term “alien” with “noncitizen” wherever it refers to noncitizen persons in the City Charter and Administrative Code. It would further prohibit the City from using the terms “alien,” “illegal alien,” or “illegal immigrant” in any of its laws, documents, or materials unless referencing a federal law or program.

65191

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1833-2019

NA

Holden

Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

Requiring the dept of health and mental hygiene to implement an outreach campaign regarding court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment pursuant to the mental hygiene law and to provide assistance in filing a petition for assisted outpatient treatment.

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2021-12-26T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-04-08T17:33:29.000

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 implement an outreach campaign regarding court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment pursuant to the mental hygiene law and to provide assistance in filing a petition for assisted outpatient treatment

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to implement a campaign to inform the public about assisted outpatient treatment ordered by a court pursuant to section 9.60 of the New York State mental hygiene law, also known as Kendra’s Law, which allows certain people, including family members, to petition a court to mandate outpatient treatment for a person suffering from mental illness if certain criteria are satisfied. DOHMH would also be required to provide assistance to individuals who wish to file a Kendra’s Law petition in court, including guidance on how to complete the petition.

65161

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1838-2019

NA

Treyger

Committee on Education

Requiring the DOE to conduct a study on the feasibility of installing green roofs on schools.

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-04-19T23:26:58.000

A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of education to conduct a study on the feasibility of installing green roofs on schools

This bill would require the New York City Department of Education to conduct a study, in consultation with the School Construction Authority, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, and the New York City Department of Buildings, on the feasibility of installing green roofs on at least two schools in each community school district.

65176

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1829-2019

NA

Ayala

Committee on General Welfare

Precluding the department of homeless services from requiring a child’s presence at an intake center when a family with children applies for shelter.

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-09-14T17:18:34.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to precluding the department of homeless services from requiring a child’s presence at an intake center when a family with children applies for shelter

This bill would preclude the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) from requiring that every member of a family be present at its intake center when that family seeks placement at a shelter. Currently, DHS requires that children under the age of 21 be present with their adult family members at the facility that processes shelter applications. This bill would allow these families to complete the application process without disrupting children’s schooling or other daily activities.

65183

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1837-2019

NA

Salamanca

Committee on Environmental Protection

Certain estimated bills by the department of environmental protection.

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-04-19T23:21:43.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to certain estimated bills by the department of environmental protection

This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection to undertake measures to attempt to obtain actual meter readings including making an appointment with the customer or such other person who controls access to the meter for a reading during business hours, or offering the customer the opportunity to phone in or submit online a meter reading or taking such other steps as may be needed to ensure that the customer receives a timely meter reading.

65184

Enacted

Int 1832-2019

2021/020

Cabrera

Committee on Governmental Operations

Requiring 311 to notify each agency when a request for service or complaint has not been closed within the number of days specified by such agency’s service level agreement.

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2021-02-28T00:00:00.000

2021-02-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-05-04T14:38:20.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring 311 to notify each agency when a request for service or complaint has not been closed within the number of days specified by such agency’s service level agreement

This bill would require 311 to notify each agency when a customer’s request for service or complaint has not been closed within the number of days specified by such agency’s service level agreement. Service level agreements set forth the number of days within which each agency has committed to review, take action on, and close a particular category of requests for service or complaints.

65185

Enacted

Int 1825-2019

2020/026

Adams

Committee on Parks and Recreation

Naming of 55 thoroughfares and public places.

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2020-01-19T00:00:00.000

2020-01-19T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-04-15T16:57:28.000

A Local Law in relation to the naming of 55 thoroughfares and public places, Punjab Avenue, Borough of Queens, Gurdwara Street, Borough of Queens, Detective Lawrence Cecil Smith Boulevard, Borough of Queens, Archbishop Roy E. Brown Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Sgt. Terrance McAvoy Way, Borough of Staten Island, Larry Hanley Way, Borough of Staten Island, Johnny Wheels Way, Borough of Staten Island, Benito “Benny” DeRosa Way, Borough of Staten Island, Bishop Kearney Way, Borough of Brooklyn, FDNY-EMS Lt. Walter Nelson, Jr. Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Aileen Hernandez Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Justice Arthur M. Schack Way, Borough of Brooklyn, St. Ephrem’s Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Patrolman Arthur Loewe Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Father Paul Schneirla Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Dominick Della Rocca Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Benjamin Ward Way, Borough of Manhattan, Firefighter Faizal Coto Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Emmanuel Frias Way, Borough of the Bronx, Detective Joseph Taylor Way, Borough of Brooklyn, King Charles Unicycle Troupe Way, Borough of the Bronx, Lt. Mark W. McKay Way, Borough of the Bronx, Police Officer Patrick McGovern Way, Borough of the Bronx, George O’Neill Way, Borough of Queens, US Navy RM2/c Stanley E. Wdowiak Way, Borough of Queens, Ruth and John Kempisty Avenue, Borough of Queens, Frank Macri Way, Borough of Queens, Aaron Adler Way, Borough of Queens, Abe Miller Way, Borough of Queens, Diane Halbran Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Frank Varriano Way, Borough of Staten Island, FDNY Battalion Chief Robert P. Miuccio Way, Borough of Staten Island, Halvor A. James Way, Borough of Queens, Rev. Floyd H. Flake Way, Borough of Queens, Evelyn Thomas Way, Borough of Manhattan, Randy Nelson “Bubba” McGhee Place, Borough of Manhattan, Santos “Frenchie” Ramos Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Sister Peggy Walsh Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Nzingha Abena Way, Borough of Queens, Carl David Richardson Foundation Way, Borough of Queens, Carlos Alberto Martínez Way, Borough of Manhattan, Dioris Valladares Way, Borough of Manhattan, Reginaldo Atanay Way, Borough of Manhattan, Dr. Nasry Michelen Way, Borough of Manhattan, William L. Taitt Way, Borough of Staten Island, Taurean E. Williams-Wells Way, Borough of Staten Island, Richard Propper Way, Borough of the Bronx, Lucas Yoaldy Silverio Mendoza Way, Borough of the Bronx, Mike Greco Way, Borough of the Bronx, Joe Liberatore Way, Borough of the Bronx, Martin ‘Marty’ J. Bromberger Way, Borough of Brooklyn, CPL. John McHugh Way, Borough of Queens, Isamu Noguchi Way, Borough of Queens, Jay Kriegel Way, Borough of Manhattan, Claudette Colvin Way, Borough of the Bronx and the repeal of sections 20, 26, 74 and 76 of local law number 158 for the year 2019 and section 53 of local law number 139 for the year 2018.

This bill would co-name 55 thoroughfares and public places, based on requests of Council Members whose district includes the location. Of these 55 co-names, 5 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.

65131

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1823-2019

NA

Johnson

Committee on Public Safety

Establishing a day-fines pilot program in the office of administrative trials and hearings.

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-26T17:20:31.000

A Local Law in relation to establishing a day-fines pilot program in the office of administrative trials and hearings

This bill would require the office of administrative trials and hearings to, in conjunction with a non-profit organization, create a day-fines pilot program and afterwards to report on its findings and recommendations.

65132

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1826-2019

NA

Ampry-Samuel

Committee on Public Safety

Mandating a citywide audit of collateral consequences for drug arrests and convictions.

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-26T17:21:53.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to mandating a citywide audit of collateral consequences for drug arrests and convictions

This bill would require the office of drug use to conduct an audit of the collateral consequences of drug-related arrests and convictions across city agencies.

65139

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1840-2019

NA

Vallone

Committee on Governmental Operations

Voting machine technicians on election days.

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-26T17:31:33.000

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to voting machine technicians on election days

This bill would require the New York City Board of Elections to assign at least one voting machine technician for every five poll sites on an election day, and for such technician to be located within proximity to such poll sites while they are open.

61975

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1831-2019

NA

Ayala

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Ensuring compliance with accessibility requirements in submitted building construction and renovation plans.

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-08-11T14:38:35.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to ensuring compliance with accessibility requirements in submitted building construction and renovation plans

This bill would create an Office of Accessibility Compliance within the Department of Buildings, tasked with ensuring all submitted plans for building construction or renovation comply with Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements in the Building Code, staffed with at least one registered design professional with knowledge of those requirements. This bill would also establish an annual reporting requirement on how many plans are examined and approved or rejected by the Office of Accessibility Compliance.

65051

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1834-2019

NA

Brannan

Committee on Health

Dept of health and mental hygiene to provide license and permit expiration notifications electronically.

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2022-05-02T20:35:41.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to provide license and permit expiration notifications electronically

This bill would require the department of health and mental hygiene to email renewal notices relating to a department license or permit at least 60 days before the license or permit expires to anyone who requests electronic notice.

65153

Enacted

Int 1828-2019

2021/109

Ampry-Samuel

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

Establishing an advisory committee on female genital mutilation and cutting and making technical amendments in connection therewith.

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2021-10-10T00:00:00.000

2021-10-10T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-11-29T16:58:16.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing an advisory committee on female genital mutilation and cutting and making technical amendments in connection therewith

This bill would establish an advisory committee on female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) within the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV). The committee, headed by the ENDGBV commissioner or their designee, would make recommendations to engage communities and agencies in decreasing, with the goal of eventually eliminating, the practice of female genital mutilation and cutting in the city, and would identify supportive community-based and culturally-responsive resources for people who have undergone female genital mutilation and cutting. The mayor or their designee would appoint advisory committee members from various fields, including City government, healthcare, and non-profit organizations, among others. The advisory committee would be required to meet a minimum of two times per year for two years, after which time ENDGBV would assess the continued need for such advisory committee. ENDGBV would also be required to report on the advisory committee’s activities in its annual report, or if the advisory committee were dissolved, continue to include a description of the office’s work in relation to FGM/C in its annual report.

65186

Filed (End of Session)

Int 1824-2019

NA

Adams

Committee on Education

Requiring the police dept, fire dept and dept of emergency management to have access to data from school bus tracking devices.

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2021-12-31T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-12-26T17:21:08.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the police department, fire department and department of emergency management to have access to data from school bus tracking devices

This bill would require the Police Department, Fire Department and Department of Emergency Management to have access to GPS data regarding the real time location of school buses transporting students to or from school.

65193

Enacted

Int 1839-2019

2021/032

Vallone

Committee on Economic Development

Annual report on the progress of the Brooklyn Navy Yard master plan.

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2019-12-19T00:00:00.000

2021-03-28T00:00:00.000

2021-03-28T00:00:00.000

NA

2021-05-03T17:54:54.000

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an annual report on the progress of the Brooklyn Navy Yard master plan

This bill would require the Brooklyn Navy Yard development corporation to submit an annual update on the progress of its master plan to the Mayor and City Council.