Joann Ariola Legislation

Legislation (2026-2029 Session)

Council member Joann Ariola has introduced 16 bills in the current legislative session.

4 bills are in Committee , 7 bills are Filed (End of Session) , 5 bills are Enacted

intro.nyc/0103-2024 Enacted Notification of the removal of parking spaces.
with 20 sponsors

intro.nyc/0104-2024 Enacted Requiring the DOT to consult with the FDNY prior to approving open street applications, bicycle lane projects, and major transportation projects.
with 22 sponsors

intro.nyc/0657-2024 Creation of a small business disaster recovery and resiliency advisory board.
with 18 sponsors

intro.nyc/0999-2024 Installation of vape detectors in public middle and high schools.
with 14 sponsors

intro.nyc/1015-2024 Prohibiting the wearing of ski masks in public places, on school premises, and on child care program premises
with 5 sponsors

intro.nyc/1139-2024 Hours of operation of adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries.
with 8 sponsors

intro.nyc/1141-2024 Requiring the installation of security cameras in parks.
with 4 sponsors

intro.nyc/1164-2025 Requiring an interagency portal to track street vending enforcement.
with 11 sponsors

intro.nyc/1229-2025 Enacted Reporting on emergency medical services units.
with 17 sponsors

intro.nyc/1230-2025 Requiring the director of long-term planning and sustainability to conduct an infrastructure risk study in flood risk areas.
with 19 sponsors

intro.nyc/1300-2025 After action reports following emergency declarations.
with 17 sponsors

intro.nyc/1371-2025 Prohibiting vending on certain streets in Queens.
with 2 sponsors

intro.nyc/1452-2025 Enacted Notice and provision to fire department personnel of firefighting personal protective equipment containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
with 20 sponsors

intro.nyc/1453-2025 Enacted Collection, exchange, and disposal program for firefighting personal protective equipment containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and reporting on such program.
with 19 sponsors

intro.nyc/1454-2025 Testing and remediating PFAS chemicals in firehouse drinking water.
with 18 sponsors

intro.nyc/1455-2025 Voluntary PFAS screenings for firefighters.
with 17 sponsors

Sponsored Legislation

Council member Joann Ariola has sponsored 150 bills originally introduced by other Council members in the current legislative session.

intro.nyc/0001-2024 Enacted The naming of the Paul A. Vallone Queens Animal Care Center.
Introduced by Adrienne E. Adams

intro.nyc/0025-2024 Enacted Provision of senior citizen rent increase exemption application forms pre-populated with applicable data to eligible persons living in city-supervised Mitchell-Lama housing.
Introduced by Eric Dinowitz

intro.nyc/0041-2024 Limitation on parking of mobile homes and trailers on residential streets.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks

intro.nyc/0042-2024 Imposing a limit upon the real property tax levy.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0058-2024 Delaying the greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements outlined in Local Law 97 by 7 years.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino

intro.nyc/0059-2024 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/0060-2024 Prohibiting the operation of electric scooters and bicycles with electric assist in parks.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino

intro.nyc/0079-2024 Enacted Installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.
Introduced by Lincoln Restler

intro.nyc/0088-2024 Qualifications of individuals to perform periodic inspection, test and maintenance fire and smoke dampers and smoke control systems.
Introduced by Pierina Ana Sanchez

intro.nyc/0093-2024 Enacted Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to develop a healthy nyc population health agenda.
Introduced by Lynn C. Schulman

intro.nyc/0100-2024 Enacted Suspension of alternate side parking regulations on Losar.
Introduced by Julie Won

intro.nyc/0101-2024 Property tax exemption for members of a volunteer firefighting or ambulance service.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis

intro.nyc/0102-2024 Requiring that notices of violation issued by the department of sanitation be accompanied by a photograph of the alleged violation.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis

intro.nyc/0126-2024 Enacted Requiring provision of body armor to fire department employees within the bureau of emergency medical services providing emergency medical services.
Introduced by Joseph C. Borelli

intro.nyc/0127-2024 Enacted Providing de-escalation and self-defense training to fire department employees within the bureau of emergency medical services providing emergency medical services.
Introduced by Joseph C. Borelli

intro.nyc/0134-2024 Enacted Requiring regular reports on the redevelopment plans at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

intro.nyc/0160-2024 Requiring carbon monoxide detecting devices in the basements of certain dwellings.
Introduced by David M. Carr

intro.nyc/0161-2024 Requiring a raised speed reducer feasibility assessment at speed camera locations.
Introduced by David M. Carr

intro.nyc/0218-2024 Requiring towing companies to remove debris from the scene of an accident.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0219-2024 Delayed repairs to sidewalks damaged by city-owned trees.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0220-2024 Undertaking of surveys before planting trees.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0221-2024 Requiring the parks department to repair damage caused by trees owned by the city of New York.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0222-2024 Restricting the parking of certain commercial vehicles in residential streets overnight.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0224-2024 Street markings indicating locations of fire hydrants.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0225-2024 Requiring DEP to post information online regarding scheduled and requested infrastructure services.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0265-2024 Enacted Improving benefits enrollment processes for city employees.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph

intro.nyc/0340-2024 Automatic waiver of certain additional penalties for a parking violation if a vehicle owner responds to a notice of violation between forty-five and ninety days of its issuance.
Introduced by Mercedes Narcisse

intro.nyc/0353-2024 Enacted Installation of solar photovoltaic systems on city-owned property.
Introduced by Sandy Nurse

intro.nyc/0369-2024 Pilot program for the use of unmanned aircraft systems in the inspection of the exterior walls of buildings greater than six stories in height.
Introduced by Keith Powers

intro.nyc/0371-2024 Requiring the publication of the NYPD auxiliary police guide.
Introduced by Keith Powers

intro.nyc/0391-2024 Enacted Studying sidewalk shed designs and improving the aesthetics of existing sidewalk sheds.
Introduced by Keith Powers

intro.nyc/0392-2024 Requiring permit holders responsible for sidewalk sheds or scaffolding to repair or replace certain damaged city-owned trees.
Introduced by Keith Powers

intro.nyc/0393-2024 Enacted Removing construction-related equipment.
Introduced by Keith Powers

intro.nyc/0394-2024 Enacted Exterior wall inspection requirements.
Introduced by Keith Powers

intro.nyc/0397-2024 Amending the nuisance abatement law regarding the sale or delivery of cannabis.
Introduced by Keith Powers

intro.nyc/0403-2024 Enacted Cleaning of catch basins and reports on catch basin cleanups and maintenance.
Introduced by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams

intro.nyc/0429-2024 Enacted Scope of gas piping systems inspections, ordinary plumbing work, reestablishing the plumbing and fire suppression piping contractor license board, emergency work, and seizure.
Introduced by Pierina Ana Sanchez

intro.nyc/0463-2024 Requiring the creation of a publicly accessible online database and notification system for towed vehicles.
Introduced by Inna Vernikov

intro.nyc/0464-2024 Clearly identifying city-licensed vehicles that are powered by lithium-ion batteries.
Introduced by Inna Vernikov

intro.nyc/0465-2024 Requiring the department of housing preservation and development to submit reports on veteran preference in Mitchell-Lama developments.
Introduced by Inna Vernikov

intro.nyc/0466-2024 Creation of a public database to track the expenditure of funds in connection with increased migrant arrivals.
Introduced by Inna Vernikov

intro.nyc/0468-2024 Enacted Department of transportation posting information on traffic-control device and speed reducer requests on its website.
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams

intro.nyc/0532-2024 Enacted Reimbursing small nonpublic schools for the cost of security guard services.
Introduced by Justin L. Brannan

intro.nyc/0557-2024 Enacted Adding a 311 complaint category for unlicensed cannabis retailers.
Introduced by Gale A. Brewer

intro.nyc/0593-2024 Door to door commercial solicitations.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0594-2024 Increasing penalties for excessive noise from speakers and motor vehicles.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0595-2024 Creating an annual report on the performance of department of homeless services providers.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0596-2024 The mayor’s office of operations establishing and maintaining an online tool for measuring performance of city agencies.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0597-2024 Requiring an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all council members for the passage of any local law or resolution that raises taxes
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0599-2024 Increasing certain penalties for excessive noise from a personal audio device on or inside a motor vehicle.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0602-2024 Reports of illegal towing to 311.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0603-2024 Requiring that the department of transportation maintain curb heights following street construction.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0606-2024 Requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0610-2024 A vehicle theft prevention program.
Introduced by Linda Lee

intro.nyc/0624-2024 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/0643-2024 Enacted Plan to identify and facilitate the use of indoor facilities for basketball games.
Introduced by Kevin C. Riley

intro.nyc/0684-2024 Requiring each community board to establish a veterans committee
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0685-2024 Procurement opportunities for veteran owned business enterprises
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0686-2024 Supporting veteran vendors.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0687-2024 Waiving permit fees for mobile food unit commissaries that reserve space for veteran vendors.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0688-2024 Cure periods for certain violations by veterans service organizations
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0692-2024 Testing drinking water for the presence of microplastics
Introduced by Sandy Nurse

intro.nyc/0718-2024 Requiring family building benefits for city employees.
Introduced by Lynn C. Schulman

intro.nyc/0740-2024 Enacted Establishing a real property tax exemption for Cold War veterans.
Introduced by David M. Carr

intro.nyc/0744-2024 Duplicate 311 requests for service and complaints.
Introduced by Eric Dinowitz

intro.nyc/0751-2024 Enacted Creation of a residential fire emergency response guide.
Introduced by Jennifer Gutiérrez

intro.nyc/0754-2024 Requiring the Department of Homeless Services to report information regarding veterans entering and exiting shelter
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0755-2024 Prohibiting new smoking paraphernalia retailer dealers near schools
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0756-2024 The creation of an interagency derelict housing and neglected property task force
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0757-2024 Requiring civilian complaint review board members to participate in a ride-along with a member of the police department.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0758-2024 Requiring civilian complaint review board members and investigators to participate in a firearm use and safety training conducted by the police department.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0763-2024 Requiring that law enforcement officers responding to noise complaints carry sound level meters
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0772-2024 Building emissions calculations, adjustments and penalties.
Introduced by Linda Lee

intro.nyc/0799-2024 Panic buttons for small business operators.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens

intro.nyc/0800-2024 Enacted Prioritization of maintenance of trees adjacent to buildings and structures.
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams

intro.nyc/0807-2024 Enacted Flash flood preparedness outreach and evacuation guidance.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

intro.nyc/0815-2024 Enacted Creation of a flood risk area map showing both the rainfall risk area and the coastal flood risk area.
Introduced by James F. Gennaro

intro.nyc/0864-2024 Study and report on the expansion of ferry service along the Rockaway Peninsula.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

intro.nyc/0869-2024 Enacted Outreach and education regarding parental mental health resources.
Introduced by Jennifer Gutiérrez

intro.nyc/0872-2024 Creating an interagency task force on squatting.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks

intro.nyc/0874-2024 Establishing a pilot abatement program for unsafe operators of pedal-assist bicycles.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks

intro.nyc/0875-2024 Requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks

intro.nyc/0876-2024 Study and report on the ownership and maintenance of utility poles.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0878-2024 Establishing a cable franchise agreements website.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0880-2024 Community notification of proposed major transportation projects
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0882-2024 The installation and maintenance of tree guards
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0885-2024 Remediating lead water hazards in schools and facilities providing day care services
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0895-2024 Enacted Requiring schools and child care programs to stock epinephrine devices.
Introduced by Julie Menin

intro.nyc/0907-2024 Reporting on locations in which persons are squatting.
Introduced by Susan Zhuang

intro.nyc/0926-2024 Enacted Establishing basic compliance standards for the use of artificial intelligence by city agencies.
Introduced by Julie Menin

intro.nyc/0938-2024 Study regarding the feasibility of providing parents with an annual $10,000 tuition reimbursement payment per student to cover the cost of nonpublic schooling and the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof.
Introduced by Inna Vernikov

intro.nyc/0945-2024 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 Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0967-2024 Carriage horses and horse drawn cabs.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/0968-2024 Enacted Naming of 100 thoroughfares and public places.
Introduced by Shekar Krishnan

intro.nyc/0978-2024 Enacted Requiring the 311 customer service center to provide certain resources in response to tree pruning-related requests.
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams

intro.nyc/0986-2024 Enacted Pilot program to involve mental health professional candidates in student wellness clubs in public middle and high schools.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph

intro.nyc/0991-2024 Enacted Licensing Hotels
Introduced by Julie Menin

intro.nyc/1008-2024 Eliminating the fees for firearm licenses and permits.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino

intro.nyc/1018-2024 Enacted Prohibiting the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops, and to repeal paragraph 5 of subdivision d of section 17-373, and sections 17-1703, 17-1704, and 17-1705 of such code, relating to required information, recordkeeping, and minimum standards in pet shops.
Introduced by Justin L. Brannan

intro.nyc/1022-2024 Enacted Requiring a study and plan regarding naturally occurring retirement communities and aging in place.
Introduced by Jennifer Gutiérrez

intro.nyc/1047-2024 Enacted Establishing a sleep apnea screening pilot program and public education and outreach campaign.
Introduced by Shaun Abreu

intro.nyc/1057-2024 Enacted Student journalism programming in New York city public high schools.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph

intro.nyc/1085-2024 Watch list of commercial landlords determined to have knowingly leased premises to, or otherwise allowed the use of premises by, unlicensed sellers of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, tobacco products, or illicit cannabis.
Introduced by Lynn C. Schulman

intro.nyc/1096-2024 Protecting the vested health insurance coverage and contributions of retired employees of the city of New York.
Introduced by Christopher Marte

intro.nyc/1105-2024 Enacted Tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

intro.nyc/1114-2024 Enacted Requiring the commissioner of transportation to create an online capital project tracker.
Introduced by Julie Won

intro.nyc/1126-2024 Enacted Requiring the provision of official waste containers at no cost to certain residential buildings with 2 or fewer dwelling units, and providing for the repeal of such local law upon the expiration thereof.
Introduced by Yusef Salaam

intro.nyc/1129-2024 Complaints to 311 about overhead wires.
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams

intro.nyc/1146-2024 Enacted Expanding the availability of the newborn home visiting program.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

intro.nyc/1147-2024 Requiring the cleaning of medians at least once per quarter.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

intro.nyc/1148-2024 Enacted Requiring the department of social services to provide an application confirmation notice and document receipts for applications for benefits.
Introduced by Tiffany Cabán

intro.nyc/1153-2024 Enacted Naming of 109 thoroughfares and public places.
Introduced by Shekar Krishnan

intro.nyc/1156-2024 Establishing a prevailing wage requirement for covered workers in financially assisted facilities.
Introduced by Kevin C. Riley

intro.nyc/1160-2025 Enacted Installing pavement markings.
Introduced by Justin L. Brannan

intro.nyc/1166-2025 Requiring notification of community boards and elected officials before renewing an emergency shelter contract.
Introduced by David M. Carr

intro.nyc/1170-2025 Establishing ferry service to LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy International airports.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/1171-2025 Requiring a study and recommendations on the feasibility of implementing a pilot program to provide reconsolidation of traumatic memories therapy for veterans.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/1172-2025 Pilot program to establish a pet food pantry.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/1175-2025 Enacted Civil legal services for income-eligible domestic violence survivors in divorce proceedings.
Introduced by Julie Menin

intro.nyc/1181-2025 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/1186-2025 Requiring the department of sanitation to conduct a study regarding the feasibility of accommodations for religious practices that conflict with set-out times for solid waste and recyclable materials.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis

intro.nyc/1193-2025 Enacted Requiring home improvement contractors to provide information on required permits to owners and requiring public outreach and education on the watch list of contractors performing work without a permit.
Introduced by Yusef Salaam

intro.nyc/1207-2025 Enacted Allowing for practical experience gained separately but concurrently with an apprenticeship to count towards the supervised practical experience time requirement for the granting of high-pressure boiler operating engineer licenses.
Introduced by Carmen N. De La Rosa

intro.nyc/1217-2025 Enacted Building inspections and reporting following complaints related to rats and conditions that attract rats.
Introduced by Susan Zhuang

intro.nyc/1218-2025 Requiring the installation of signs indicating the presence of every speed camera.
Introduced by Susan Zhuang

intro.nyc/1222-2025 Providing notification to public officials regarding the installation of energy storage systems.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks

intro.nyc/1236-2025 Converting the mandatory residential curbside organics collection program to a voluntary program.
Introduced by David M. Carr

intro.nyc/1239-2025 Establishing an office of the waterfront.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks

intro.nyc/1243-2025 Creating uniform emergency response maps for city properties.
Introduced by Rafael Salamanca, Jr.

intro.nyc/1255-2025 Prohibiting calf roping and the use of electric prods and flank straps in connection with rodeos.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/1256-2025 Applicable fines and civil penalties for the obstruction of fire hydrants.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden

intro.nyc/1261-2025 Correcting excess pay differentials for paraprofessionals arising from pattern bargaining practices.
Introduced by Keith Powers

intro.nyc/1280-2025 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/1281-2025 Enacted bDeadlines for installing natural gas detectors and to repeal section 908.10 of the building code relating thereto.
Introduced by Eric Dinowitz

intro.nyc/1286-2025 Location of adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries.
Introduced by Farah N. Louis

intro.nyc/1304-2025 Requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation.
Introduced by Shahana K. Hanif

intro.nyc/1338-2025 Enacted Naming of 128 thoroughfares and public places and the repeal of sections.
Introduced by Shekar Krishnan

intro.nyc/1362-2025 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/1370-2025 Online submission of citizen’s complaints to enforce dumping prohibition laws.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens

intro.nyc/1380-2025 Prohibiting the sale and rental of class three bicycles with electric assist.
Introduced by Crystal Hudson

intro.nyc/1388-2025 Codifying the official flag of the borough of Staten Island.
Introduced by Frank Morano

intro.nyc/1398-2025 Giving council members the power to make appointments to community boards.
Introduced by Frank Morano

intro.nyc/1425-2025 Enacted A report on urban park rangers.
Introduced by Susan Zhuang

intro.nyc/1441-2025 Establishing waivers for certain mixed-used buildings from containerization requirements.
Introduced by Frank Morano

intro.nyc/1449-2025 Requiring the department of environmental protection to report on inspections of green infrastructure sites.
Introduced by Sandra Ung

intro.nyc/1486-2025 Establishing a New York city guardianship reform commission.
Introduced by Frank Morano

intro.nyc/1487-2025 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/1488-2025 Establishing a registry to recognize organizations that offer family benefits that exceed requirements.
Introduced by Frank Morano

intro.nyc/1489-2025 Requiring AM broadcast receivers in vehicles of the city fleet and city-contracted vehicles
Introduced by Frank Morano

intro.nyc/1501-2025 Enacted Naming of 77 thoroughfares and public places.
Introduced by Shaun Abreu

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