Chris Banks

Jan 2024 - Dec 2029
District 42 (Brooklyn)

Comittees

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Committee on Economic Development
Committee on Land Use
Committee on Public Housing (chair)
Committee on Public Safety
Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections
Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards and Ethics



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Legislation (2026-2029 Session)

Council member Chris Banks has introduced 2 bills in the current legislative session.

2 bills are in Committee

intro.nyc/0061-2026 Creating a business directory for New York city housing authority tenant-owned businesses and establishing a marketing campaign to highlight the New York city housing authority tenant-owned business directory.
with 5 sponsors
intro.nyc/0062-2026 Department of citywide administrative services conducting a study to assess the feasibility of a reimbursement program for civil service applicants who did not receive an employment offer before their eligible list expired.
with 7 sponsors

Sponsored Legislation

Council member Chris Banks has sponsored 105 bills originally introduced by other Council members in the current legislative session.

intro.nyc/0001-2026 Plan to establish security perimeters at places of religious worship.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/0011-2026 Increasing civil penalties for idling infractions by trucks and buses.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/0048-2026 Translating the citizen’s air complaint program portal into the designated citywide languages.
Introduced by Alexa Avilés
intro.nyc/0120-2026 Providing notice to home and business owners regarding the creation or removal of bus stops.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
intro.nyc/0124-2026 Establishment of a task force to study options for making street design and infrastructure safer in consideration of increased use of electric bicycles and related collisions.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
intro.nyc/0126-2026 Checklist for enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
intro.nyc/0150-2026 Requiring annual reporting by offices of local elected officials and agencies on expenditures for branded materials.
Introduced by David M. Carr
intro.nyc/0151-2026 Requiring carbon monoxide detecting devices in the basements of certain dwellings.
Introduced by David M. Carr
intro.nyc/0152-2026 Converting the mandatory residential curbside organics collection program to a voluntary program
Introduced by David M. Carr
intro.nyc/0154-2026 Protections for construction workers from extreme heat.
Introduced by Carmen N. De La Rosa
intro.nyc/0175-2026 A plan to establish security perimeters at educational facilities.
Introduced by Eric Dinowitz
intro.nyc/0182-2026 Requiring the establishment of a municipal human milk bank.
Introduced by Amanda C. Farías
intro.nyc/0183-2026 Notice requirements for food service establishment inspections.
Introduced by Amanda C. Farías
intro.nyc/0184-2026 Resignation of members of boards of directors of business improvement district management associations.
Introduced by Amanda C. Farías
intro.nyc/0203-2026 Reporting on payments to early childhood care and education providers.
Introduced by Jennifer Gutiérrez
intro.nyc/0216-2026 Increasing transparency and accountability in the real property tax assessment process
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks
intro.nyc/0217-2026 Limitation on parking of mobile homes and trailers on residential streets.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks
intro.nyc/0218-2026 Annual study to identify non-operational schools and the subsequent removal of speed cameras from eliminated school speed zones.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks
intro.nyc/0220-2026 Identification of formerly enslaved African American burial sites.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks
intro.nyc/0221-2026 Creation of a disaster assistance center.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks
intro.nyc/0222-2026 Establishing an office of the waterfront.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks
intro.nyc/0223-2026 Prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes that resemble school supplies.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks
intro.nyc/0224-2026 Creating an interagency task force on squatting.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks
intro.nyc/0225-2026 Accessing biographical information pertaining to ceremonial street signs through quick response codes.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks
intro.nyc/0226-2026 Requiring the New York City Police Department to report on arrests of individuals under eighteen years of age.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks
intro.nyc/0227-2026 Establishing a pilot abatement program for unsafe operators of pedal-assist bicycles.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks
intro.nyc/0228-2026 Requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks
intro.nyc/0244-2026 Prohibiting the sale and rental of class three bicycles with electric assist.
Introduced by Crystal Hudson
intro.nyc/0259-2026 Requiring the department of education to distribute information about the importance of dental care.
Introduced by Shekar Krishnan
intro.nyc/0260-2026 Distributing information on vaccines to parents of students in New York city schools.
Introduced by Shekar Krishnan
intro.nyc/0262-2026 Length of the season and operating hours for city beaches and pools.
Introduced by Shekar Krishnan
intro.nyc/0264-2026 Increasing the maximum civil penalty for failure to comply with an order issued by the New York city commission on human rights.
Introduced by Shekar Krishnan
intro.nyc/0265-2026 Civil penalties for discrimination based on lawful source of income.
Introduced by Shekar Krishnan
intro.nyc/0266-2026 Prohibiting consumer credit history from being used in connection with certain subsidized housing accommodations.
Introduced by Shekar Krishnan
intro.nyc/0267-2026 Criteria used in tenant screening reports.
Introduced by Shekar Krishnan
intro.nyc/0268-2026 Source of income discrimination by property owners as a form of harassment for the purposes of a certification of no harassment.
Introduced by Shekar Krishnan
intro.nyc/0269-2026 Providing information about lawful source of income discrimination in the online property owner registry.
Introduced by Shekar Krishnan
intro.nyc/0272-2026 Taxicab driver pay for electronically dispatched taxicab trips.
Introduced by Shekar Krishnan
intro.nyc/0281-2026 Compensation for contracted pre-kindergarten education services providers.
Introduced by Linda Lee
intro.nyc/0282-2026 Building emissions calculations, adjustments and penalties.
Introduced by Linda Lee
intro.nyc/0285-2026 Expanding the outreach and advocacy duties of the office of the utility advocate.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis
intro.nyc/0286-2026 Outreach and education regarding deceptive and unconscionable trade practices involving cryptocurrency and other digital assets.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis
intro.nyc/0287-2026 An interagency taskforce and reporting on a gendered impact assessment of artificial intelligence.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis
intro.nyc/0288-2026 Informational resource for newly married individuals.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis
intro.nyc/0289-2026 Requiring the commissioner of correction to develop a comprehensive training program for investigation of sexual crimes.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis
intro.nyc/0290-2026 Requiring shelters to provide free internet access to residents.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis
intro.nyc/0291-2026 Requiring the commissioner of health and mental hygiene to report deaths by suicide that occur in the city and suicide-related behavior among youth.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis
intro.nyc/0293-2026 Requiring the police department to report on missing persons.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis
intro.nyc/0294-2026 Discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis
intro.nyc/0295-2026 Establishing a screening program for endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis
intro.nyc/0296-2026 Increasing access to data around gender-based violence.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis
intro.nyc/0303-2026 Maximum working hours for home care aides.
Introduced by Christopher Marte
intro.nyc/0311-2026 Requiring the police department’s property clerk to look for a claimant’s identification in seized property upon request.
Introduced by Darlene Mealy
intro.nyc/0312-2026 Requiring that certain contact information be posted at work sites.
Introduced by Darlene Mealy
intro.nyc/0313-2026 Resources for cleanup and enforcement of dumping.
Introduced by Darlene Mealy
intro.nyc/0315-2026 Public education and outreach on traumatic brain injuries and concussions.
Introduced by Frank Morano
intro.nyc/0317-2026 Establishing a registry to recognize organizations that offer family benefits that exceed requirements.
Introduced by Frank Morano
intro.nyc/0318-2026 Establishing a New York city guardianship reform commission.
Introduced by Frank Morano
intro.nyc/0322-2026 Giving council members the power to make appointments to community boards.
Introduced by Frank Morano
intro.nyc/0403-2026 Creating a department of community safety
Introduced by Lincoln Restler
intro.nyc/0415-2026 Establishing a youth entrepreneurship and business development program.
Introduced by Kevin C. Riley
intro.nyc/0425-2026 A report on hearings concerning department of buildings violations that are adjourned by the office of administrative trials and hearings.
Introduced by Pierina Ana Sanchez
intro.nyc/0438-2026 Establishing mental health services for two afterschool programs administered by the department of youth and community development.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0439-2026 Containment, labeling, and removal of shopping carts.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0440-2026 Report on community engagement by city contractors.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0441-2026 Establishing a task force to examine disparities in contracting.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0442-2026 Requiring the city chief procurement officer to conduct evaluations of non-profit programming.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0444-2026 Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to conduct hearing screenings for school-aged children throughout the city and develop an outreach campaign.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0445-2026 Requiring the department of small business services to expand the business pathways program.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0446-2026 Creation of a commercial landlord watch list.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0447-2026 Information regarding alternatives to incarceration and alternatives to detention programs for youth.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0448-2026 Structure and responsibilities of the youth board.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0449-2026 Provide certain information to parents and other persons legally responsible for the care of children who are the subject of reports of child abuse or maltreatment.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0450-2026 Restricting social media usage for youth.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0451-2026 Requiring the city to report on the impact of social media on the mental health of young people.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0452-2026 Establishing wage requirements for city-contracted human services workers.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0453-2026 Provision of mental health services for children visiting incarcerated individuals.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0454-2026 Requiring sodium and added sugar warnings in all restaurants.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0455-2026 Requiring the provision of notices regarding the obligation to maintain retaining walls.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0456-2026 Waiving parks permit fees for schools and child day care centers and providing an online system for school permit applications.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0457-2026 Reporting on crossing guard deployment.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0458-2026 An advisory board on crossing guard deployment.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0460-2026 Abolishing the criminal group database and prohibiting the establishment of a successor database.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0461-2026 Prohibiting the denial of crime victim services to gang affiliated individuals.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0462-2026 Online submission of citizen’s complaints to enforce dumping prohibition laws.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0463-2026 Panic buttons for small business operators.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0512-2026 Adding a 311 complaint category for SNAP theft.
Introduced by Susan Zhuang
intro.nyc/0513-2026 Requiring the installation of signs indicating the presence of every speed camera.
Introduced by Susan Zhuang
intro.nyc/0514-2026 Reporting on locations in which persons are squatting.
Introduced by Susan Zhuang
intro.nyc/0518-2026 Requiring the licensing of last-mile facilities.
Introduced by Tiffany L. Cabán
intro.nyc/0534-2026 Requiring the review of certain parking signs and a utilization study of parking reserved for commercial vehicles.
Introduced by Amanda C. Farías
intro.nyc/0603-2026 Universal summer youth program plan.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/0604-2026 The sale and use of diesel-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/0605-2026 Requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/0606-2026 Requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/0607-2026 Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/0608-2026 Requiring the department of education to create a plan to administer specialized high schools admission tests on a school day.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/0609-2026 Prohibiting the sale of flavored cigarettes.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/0610-2026 Notification of intent to alter or demolish certain rent regulated housing accommodations.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/0611-2026 Requiring the installation of cameras on street sweepers to photograph and report parking, stopping or standing violations.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/0613-2026 Installation of protected bicycle lanes.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/0623-2026 Establishing a small business security measures pilot program, and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis
intro.nyc/0657-2026 Third party transfer program, and to repeal sections 11-425, 11-426, and 11-427 of such code, relating to agreements for payment of delinquent taxes and charges in installments.
Introduced by Pierina Ana Sanchez
intro.nyc/0664-2026 Compensation of the mayor, public advocate, members of the city council, borough presidents, comptroller and district attorneys.
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams
intro.nyc/0684-2026 Study on how language access needs and geographic location affect access to early elementary gifted and talented programs.
Introduced by Susan Zhuang