Joann Ariola

Jan 2022 - Dec 2029
District 32 (Queens)

Comittees

Caucus - Animal Welfare Caucus
Caucus - Irish Caucus
Caucus - Italian Caucus
Caucus - Women's Caucus
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Committee on Fire and Emergency Management (chair)
Committee on Health
Committee on Higher Education
Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use
Committee on Public Safety



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Legislation (2026-2029 Session)

Council member Joann Ariola has introduced 21 bills in the current legislative session.

21 bills are in Committee

intro.nyc/0033-2026 Hours of operation of adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries.
with 6 sponsors
intro.nyc/0034-2026 Requiring an interagency portal to track street vending enforcement.
with 6 sponsors
intro.nyc/0035-2026 Prohibiting vending on certain streets in Queens.
with 3 sponsors
intro.nyc/0036-2026 Installation of vape detectors in public middle and high schools.
with 6 sponsors
intro.nyc/0037-2026 Providing rental assistance to homeless veterans.
with 6 sponsors
intro.nyc/0038-2026 Applicable fines and civil penalties for the obstruction of fire hydrants.
with 5 sponsors
intro.nyc/0039-2026 After action reports following emergency declarations.
with 7 sponsors
intro.nyc/0040-2026 Testing and remediating PFAS chemicals in firehouse drinking water.
with 8 sponsors
intro.nyc/0041-2026 Voluntary PFAS screenings for firefighters.
with 9 sponsors
intro.nyc/0042-2026 Creating uniform emergency response maps for city properties.
with 5 sponsors
intro.nyc/0043-2026 Requiring the installation of security cameras in parks.
with 5 sponsors
intro.nyc/0044-2026 Creation of a small business disaster recovery and resiliency advisory board.
with 7 sponsors
intro.nyc/0045-2026 Requiring the director of long-term planning and sustainability to conduct an infrastructure risk study in flood risk areas.
with 8 sponsors
intro.nyc/0046-2026 Installing child with autism warning plaques on streets.
with 7 sponsors
intro.nyc/0686-2026 Requiring the creation of a website that displays remote job opportunities.
with 5 sponsors
intro.nyc/0687-2026 Requiring a study and report on delays and costs in capital projects.
with 9 sponsors
intro.nyc/0782-2026 Publicly accessible animal abuse registry.
with 10 sponsors
intro.nyc/0858-2026 A pilot program to trial the use of body-worn cameras by outreach workers engaging with unsheltered individuals.
with 2 sponsors
intro.nyc/0923-2026 Equipping certain fire department vehicles with computerized summons devices.
with 4 sponsors
intro.nyc/0924-2026 Procedures to be adopted by the 311 call center for responding to certain repeat anonymous complaints against the same property.
with 4 sponsors
intro.nyc/0925-2026 Increasing certain penalties for excessive noise from a personal audio device on or inside a motor vehicle.
with 4 sponsors

Sponsored Legislation

Council member Joann Ariola has sponsored 90 bills originally introduced by other Council members in the current legislative session.

intro.nyc/0001-2026 Enacted A plan regarding security perimeters adjacent to places of religious worship.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/0002-2026 Enacted Approval for emergency procurements and submission of contracts for audit.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/0109-2026 Creation of curbside overnight parking for low and zero emission commercial vehicles in industrial business zones and to provide for the repeal thereof.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
intro.nyc/0117-2026 Requiring the office of long-term planning and sustainability to conduct environmental impact studies of John F. Kennedy international airport.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
intro.nyc/0147-2026 Requiring notification of community boards and elected officials before renewing an emergency shelter contract.
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/0175-2026 Vetoed A plan regarding security perimeters adjacent to educational facilities.
Introduced by Eric Dinowitz
intro.nyc/0176-2026 Duplicate 311 requests for service and complaints.
Introduced by Eric Dinowitz
intro.nyc/0189-2026 Requiring that notices of violation issued by the department of health and mental hygiene during inspections of food service establishments include photographs or video recordings of each violation cited in such notice.
Introduced by Amanda C. Farías
intro.nyc/0211-2026 Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to provide information regarding fertility treatment, including insurance coverage of fertility treatment.
Introduced by Shahana K. Hanif
intro.nyc/0217-2026 Limitation on parking of mobile homes and trailers on residential streets.
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/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/0279-2026 Exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers.
Introduced by Linda Lee
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/0284-2026 A vehicle theft prevention program
Introduced by Linda Lee
intro.nyc/0291-2026 Enacted 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/0297-2026 Enacted Emergency planning for religious and non-profit institutions.
Introduced by Virginia Maloney
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/0320-2026 Codifying the official flag of the borough of Staten Island.
Introduced by Frank Morano
intro.nyc/0321-2026 Requiring AM broadcast receivers in vehicles of the city fleet and city-contracted vehicles.
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/0323-2026 Providing paid leave for city employees who serve as bone marrow or living organ donors and establishing a city bone marrow and living organ donor honor roll.
Introduced by Frank Morano
intro.nyc/0327-2026 Enacted Reimbursing nonpublic schools for the cost of video surveillance cameras.
Introduced by Mercedes Narcisse
intro.nyc/0370-2026 Prohibiting vending on certain streets in Queens.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino
intro.nyc/0371-2026 Delaying the greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements outlined in Local Law 97 by 7 years.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino
intro.nyc/0372-2026 Eliminating the fees for firearm licenses and permits.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino
intro.nyc/0373-2026 Establishing an office of quality of life.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino
intro.nyc/0374-2026 Temporarily exempting certain covered buildings from building emissions limits and studying the impact of such limits on such buildings and on the electrical distribution grid.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino
intro.nyc/0375-2026 Removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino
intro.nyc/0376-2026 Reporting on criteria for mask mandates in schools within the city school district upon the implementation of such a mandate and monthly thereafter for the duration of such a mandate.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino
intro.nyc/0377-2026 Prohibiting the operation of electric scooters and bicycles with electric assist in parks.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino
intro.nyc/0457-2026 Reporting on crossing guard deployment.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0486-2026 Requiring the department of environmental protection to report on inspections of green infrastructure sites.
Introduced by Sandra Ung
intro.nyc/0489-2026 Requiring the creation of a publicly accessible online database and notification system for towed vehicles.
Introduced by Inna Vernikov
intro.nyc/0507-2026 Complaints to 311 about overhead wires
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams
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/0515-2026 Repeal sections 9-131, 9-205, 10-178, and 14-154 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to persons not to be detained and immigration enforcement.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino
intro.nyc/0551-2026 Prohibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates.
Introduced by Oswald J. Feliz
intro.nyc/0552-2026 Police department tow pound capacity.
Introduced by Oswald J. Feliz
intro.nyc/0622-2026 Eligibility for and access to special vehicle identification parking permits.
Introduced by Linda Lee
intro.nyc/0624-2026 Establishing exemptions for certain buildings from containerization requirements.
Introduced by Frank Morano
intro.nyc/0666-2026 Requiring the department of parks and recreation to publish tree maintenance prioritization ratings.
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams
intro.nyc/0672-2026 Reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park.
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams
intro.nyc/0685-2026 Establishing an office of insurance accountability.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/0691-2026 Requiring the training of police officers on enforcement of commercial vehicle parking, stopping, and standing rules and truck routing rules.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
intro.nyc/0692-2026 Workforce stabilization payments for school paraprofessionals, and providing for the repeal of such local law upon the expiration thereof.
Introduced by Carmen N. De La Rosa
intro.nyc/0753-2026 Location of adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis
intro.nyc/0783-2026 Dog bite incidents.
Introduced by Gale A. Brewer
intro.nyc/0785-2026 Requiring each police precinct to train and designate at least one uniformed officer as an animal cruelty liaison.
Introduced by Gale A. Brewer
intro.nyc/0788-2026 Requiring annual reports on employment turnover of school safety agents and other school safety personnel.
Introduced by Eric Dinowitz
intro.nyc/0792-2026 Prohibited synthetic food dyes in food purchased by city agencies.
Introduced by Frank Morano
intro.nyc/0794-2026 Remote monitoring and independent inspections of certain energy storage systems.
Introduced by Frank Morano
intro.nyc/0799-2026 Establishing a support fund for small businesses affected by roadway construction.
Introduced by Yusef Salaam
intro.nyc/0800-2026 Requiring the 311 customer service center to redirect requests for service or complaints to the appropriate agency.
Introduced by Lynn C. Schulman
intro.nyc/0802-2026 Requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered.
Introduced by Inna Vernikov
intro.nyc/0811-2026 Requiring the department of sanitation to clean and maintain all city-owned vacant lots.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
intro.nyc/0813-2026 Refusing to renew, suspending, or revoking a license of a tobacco retail dealer that has violated certain authorization requirements of the cannabis law.
Introduced by Harvey D. Epstein
intro.nyc/0831-2026 Providing leave for bone marrow and living organ donation and establishing a city bone marrow and living organ donor honor roll.
Introduced by Frank Morano
intro.nyc/0845-2026 Requiring the department of transportation to install lighting under elevated train lines.
Introduced by Shanel Thomas-Henry
intro.nyc/0866-2026 Requiring the department of transportation to post notification signs regarding upcoming disruptive work.
Introduced by Harvey D. Epstein
intro.nyc/0895-2026 Distribution of information about student transfer rights.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
intro.nyc/0899-2026 Trade waste management and disposal for construction, alterations, and demolition.
Introduced by Ty Hankerson
intro.nyc/0900-2026 Requiring payment of undisputed invoice amounts under city contracts.
Introduced by Linda Lee
intro.nyc/0901-2026 Payment of invoices during pending contract modifications on human services contracts.
Introduced by Linda Lee
intro.nyc/0910-2026 Mayor's Desk for Signature Repeal section 28-103.22 of the administrative code of the city of New York relating to outreach on security grille visibility requirements, penalties for non-conforming security grilles and the retroactive application of security grille requirements.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0913-2026 Raising the maximum age for taking a civil service examination to become a police officer.
Introduced by Amanda C. Farías
intro.nyc/0914-2026 Requiring a study and recommendations on the feasibility of implementing a pilot program to provide reconsolidation of traumatic memories therapy for veterans.
Introduced by Frank Morano
intro.nyc/0915-2026 Supporting veteran vendors.
Introduced by Frank Morano
intro.nyc/0916-2026 Waiving permit fees for mobile food unit commissaries that reserve space for veteran vendors.
Introduced by Frank Morano
intro.nyc/0917-2026 Sanitation and cleanliness requirements for roadway and sidewalk cafes.
Introduced by Justin E. Sanchez
intro.nyc/0920-2026 Storing and charging mobility devices.
Introduced by Phil Wong
intro.nyc/0921-2026 Notice requirements for multi-agency response to community hotspots operations and technical amendments related to the office of nightlife.
Introduced by Phil Wong
intro.nyc/0929-2026 Mayor's Desk for Signature A transparency report regarding New York city police department security perimeters adjacent to educational facilities.
Introduced by Elsie Encarnación
intro.nyc/0935-2026 Weekly reporting on confirmed firearm discharges.
Introduced by Oswald J. Feliz
intro.nyc/0943-2026 Prohibiting the operation of horse drawn cabs.
Introduced by Christopher Marte
intro.nyc/0956-2026 Mayor's Desk for Signature The naming of 103 thoroughfares and public places.
Introduced by Shaun Abreu
intro.nyc/0963-2026 Banning the use of live fish as prizes.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino