Oswald Feliz

Apr 2021 - Dec 2023
District 15 (Bronx)

Comittees

Bronx Delegation of the New York City Council
Caucus - Black, Latino and Asian Caucus (co-chair)
Committee on Civil Service and Labor
Committee on Education
Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
Committee on Health
Committee on Higher Education
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Special Committee on Twin Parks Citywide Taskforce on Fire Prevention (chair)
Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions




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Legislation (2022-2023 Session)

Council member Oswald Feliz has introduced 11 bills in the current legislative session.

3 bills are in Committee , 4 bills are Laid Over in Committee , 4 bills are Enacted

intro.nyc/0104-2022 Enacted Defining the term self-closing door.
with 34 sponsors
intro.nyc/0105-2022 Enacted Housing and fire safety.
with 32 sponsors
intro.nyc/0528-2022 Requiring the department of education to create a plan to provide specialized high schools exam preparation to all middle school students.
with 9 sponsors
intro.nyc/0566-2022 Enacted Requiring all children with an individualized education program to be transported in buses with air-conditioning.
with 23 sponsors
intro.nyc/0567-2022 Prohibiting homeless families with children from being housed in private buildings with multiple class C housing maintenance code violations.
with 5 sponsors
intro.nyc/0663-2022 Enacted Sale, lease, and rental of powered bicycles, powered mobility devices and storage batteries.
with 32 sponsors
intro.nyc/0987-2023 Prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates.
with 37 sponsors
intro.nyc/0988-2023 Prohibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates.
with 35 sponsors
intro.nyc/1141-2023 Creation of a boilerplate annual checklist for parking garage inspections prior to initial annual condition inspections.
with 6 sponsors
intro.nyc/1142-2023 Police department tow pound capacity.
with 8 sponsors
intro.nyc/1168-2023 Safety standards for powered bicycles and powered mobility devices used for food delivery services.
with 17 sponsors

Sponsored Legislation

Council member Oswald Feliz has sponsored 153 bills originally introduced by other Council members in the current legislative session.

intro.nyc/0006-2022 Enacted Remediation of lead-based paint in dwelling units in multiple dwellings.
Introduced by Diana I. Ayala
intro.nyc/0031-2022 Enacted Sidewalk cafes and roadway cafes.
Introduced by Marjorie Velázquez
intro.nyc/0056-2022 Enacted Establishing a nightlife opioid antagonist program.
Introduced by Chi A. Ossé
intro.nyc/0090-2022 Requiring the department of correction to utilize zero emission vehicles.
Introduced by Diana I. Ayala
intro.nyc/0098-2022 Reimbursing small nonpublic schools for the cost of security guard services.
Introduced by Justin L. Brannan
intro.nyc/0102-2022 Enacted Requiring the department of environmental protection to include information about the location of green roofs in an online map published by such department.
Introduced by Justin L. Brannan
intro.nyc/0106-2022 Enacted Sale of electric space heaters.
Introduced by Shahana K. Hanif
intro.nyc/0115-2022 Minimum temperatures required to be maintained in dwellings.
Introduced by Crystal Hudson
intro.nyc/0116-2022 Enacted Creating a one-stop shop small business portal.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/0133-2022 Inspections of sprinkler system and standpipe system fire department connections.
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams
intro.nyc/0139-2022 Report on the impact of the deaths of parents and guardians from COVID-19 on children and the repeal of such requirement upon the expiration thereof.
Introduced by Shaun Abreu
intro.nyc/0143-2022 Remediating lead water hazards in schools.
Introduced by Charles Barron
intro.nyc/0150-2022 Electric vehicle charging stations in open parking lots and parking garages.
Introduced by Justin L. Brannan
intro.nyc/0155-2022 Enacted Requiring the commissioner of buildings to waive filing fees for permits to alter family dwellings to conform to the NYC fire code.
Introduced by David M. Carr
intro.nyc/0172-2022 Notification and community input regarding designation of, removal of and changes to open streets.
Introduced by Crystal Hudson
intro.nyc/0193-2022 Enacted Lead-based paint hazards in common areas of dwellings.
Introduced by Carlina Rivera
intro.nyc/0195-2022 Mayor's Desk for Signature Requiring inspection of unoccupied dwelling units.
Introduced by Carlina Rivera
intro.nyc/0196-2022 Giving qualified entities a first opportunity to purchase and an opportunity to submit an offer to purchase certain residential buildings when offered for sale.
Introduced by Carlina Rivera
intro.nyc/0204-2022 Raising the inspection fees for certain housing inspections.
Introduced by Pierina Ana Sanchez
intro.nyc/0208-2022 Enacted Inspections of self-closing doors and fire safety notices in residential buildings.
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams
intro.nyc/0228-2022 Increasing the number of drinking fountains adjacent to public parks and greenstreets.
Introduced by Gale A. Brewer
intro.nyc/0229-2022 Enacted Monthly rental assistance payments for households with rental assistance vouchers.
Introduced by Tiffany Cabán
intro.nyc/0243-2022 Requiring multiple dwelling owners to post notices regarding electric space heater safety.
Introduced by Shahana K. Hanif
intro.nyc/0244-2022 Enacted Residential curbside organics collection.
Introduced by Shahana K. Hanif
intro.nyc/0274-2022 Enacted Establishing a goal of zero divertible waste for New York city by 2030.
Introduced by Sandy Nurse
intro.nyc/0275-2022 Enacted Goal of achieving zero waste by increasing waste diversion from landfill or incineration.
Introduced by Sandy Nurse
intro.nyc/0279-2022 Enacted Purchase of zero emission vehicles by the city.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0280-2022 Enacted Community recycling centers and events.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0281-2022 Enacted Organic waste drop off sites.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0312-2022 Increasing certain penalties for excessive noise from motor vehicles.
Introduced by Erik D. Bottcher
intro.nyc/0328-2022 Requiring a minority and women-owned business enterprise consultant for city projects with budgets in excess of ten million dollars.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
intro.nyc/0329-2022 Establishing a reward for individuals who provide information leading to the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of a person who seriously injures or kills another individual in a hit-and-run accident.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
intro.nyc/0367-2022 Establishing an office of pandemic preparedness.
Introduced by Marjorie Velázquez
intro.nyc/0417-2022 Mayor's Desk for Signature Notice requirements for certain transportation projects and the repeal of section 19-187 in relation thereto.
Introduced by Lincoln Restler
intro.nyc/0438-2022 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/0452-2022 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/0470-2022 Enacted Phasing out the use of fuel oil grade no. 4.
Introduced by James F. Gennaro
intro.nyc/0485-2022 Enacted Electronic child care directory.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/0486-2022 Enacted Establishing a child care advisory board.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/0487-2022 Enacted Establishing a child care subsidy information portal.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/0488-2022 Enacted Establishing a child care grant pilot program.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/0489-2022 Enacted Guidance to an owner of real property regarding facility requirements for a child care program.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/0494-2022 A study of single-use plastics.
Introduced by Sandy Nurse
intro.nyc/0495-2022 Requiring DOT to conduct a pilot project on the use of cool pavement.
Introduced by Sandy Nurse
intro.nyc/0501-2022 Hazardous obstruction by vehicles and civilian complaints to the department of transportation for hazardous obstruction violations.
Introduced by Lincoln Restler
intro.nyc/0518-2022 Enacted Study and report on the trafficking of illegal firearms.
Introduced by Shaun Abreu
intro.nyc/0533-2022 Requiring DEP to report on its progress toward decreasing the presence of sewage and stormwater contaminants in the city waterways and various strategies to achieve those goals, and providing for the expiration and repeal of such requirement.
Introduced by James F. Gennaro
intro.nyc/0538-2022 Requiring the New York police department to report on instances in which an individual denied an officer consent to a search.
Introduced by Crystal Hudson
intro.nyc/0542-2022 Requiring DOE, ACS and DOC to report on educational programming for juvenile delinquents, juvenile offenders and adolescent offenders.
Introduced by Mercedes Narcisse
intro.nyc/0549-2022 Banning solitary confinement in city jails.
Introduced by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
intro.nyc/0551-2022 Prohibiting non-essential helicopters from operating at heliports owned or operated by the city.
Introduced by Lincoln Restler
intro.nyc/0559-2022 Enacted Restricting the provision of eating utensils, condiment packets, napkins and extra eating containers, and clarifying the definition of third-party courier service.
Introduced by Marjorie Velázquez
intro.nyc/0576-2022 Enacted Requiring reporting on the features and condition of public restrooms.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/0577-2022 Prohibiting the sale of flavored cigarettes.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/0586-2022 Requiring the police dept to report on police-civilian investigative encounters.
Introduced by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
intro.nyc/0606-2022 Enacted Motor vehicles idling adjacent to and within certain parks.
Introduced by Alexa Avilés
intro.nyc/0623-2022 Anti-discrimination training on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression for senior service providers.
Introduced by Christopher Marte
intro.nyc/0632-2022 Fair Chance for Housing Act
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0637-2022 Disposition of real property of the city.
Introduced by Lincoln Restler
intro.nyc/0644-2022 Enacted Requiring the department of education to provide information on establishing afterschool programs.
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams
intro.nyc/0648-2022 Reporting on vacant public housing dwelling units.
Introduced by Alexa Avilés
intro.nyc/0656-2022 Enacted Requiring the fire department to develop an informational campaign to educate the public on fire risks posed by powered mobility devices.
Introduced by Gale A. Brewer
intro.nyc/0660-2022 Enacted Establishing a program to provide transition services for students with disabilities entering higher education.
Introduced by Eric Dinowitz
intro.nyc/0684-2022 Increasing civil penalties for idling infractions by trucks and buses.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/0685-2022 Establishing an office of small business digitalization and technical amendments in relation thereto.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/0687-2022 Enacted Requiring added sugar notifications for menu items in chain restaurants.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0689-2022 Enacted Elimination of permit and or filing fees for green building projects undertaken on one to three family homes.
Introduced by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
intro.nyc/0703-2022 Enacted Requiring information on the timeliness of city-funded rental payments.
Introduced by Shaun Abreu
intro.nyc/0704-2022 Enacted Receipt of rental assistance payments.
Introduced by Shaun Abreu
intro.nyc/0707-2022 Air quality monitoring at designated “heavy use” thoroughfares.
Introduced by Alexa Avilés
intro.nyc/0708-2022 Mayor's Desk for Signature Redesigning the city truck route network.
Introduced by Alexa Avilés
intro.nyc/0714-2022 Creating a land bank.
Introduced by Gale A. Brewer
intro.nyc/0722-2022 Enacted Providing food delivery workers with information on safety measures that mitigate the fire risks posed by powered mobility devices.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0725-2022 Enacted Requiring the department of education to create a website for schools to list surplus school supplies to be claimed for use by other schools.
Introduced by Linda Lee
intro.nyc/0758-2022 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/0760-2022 Enacted Providing water safety instruction to New York city's public school children at no cost.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/0783-2022 Building water system maintenance and inspection.
Introduced by Pierina Ana Sanchez
intro.nyc/0810-2022 Newsrack Requirements
Introduced by Erik D. Bottcher
intro.nyc/0813-2022 Establishing exemptions for third-party food delivery services from the limits on fees charged by such services on food service establishments.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0844-2022 Enacted Establishing an office of healthcare accountability.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/0846-2022 Requiring the department of sanitation to develop a plan for ensuring proper disposal of rechargeable batteries used for powered mobility devices.
Introduced by Sandy Nurse
intro.nyc/0868-2022 Enacted Requiring the department of education to report on the number of District 75 students and the criteria used to determine the location of District 75 schools.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0878-2023 Enacted Prohibiting the department of social services from requiring an applicant for a rental assistance voucher to have resided or reside in a shelter of any type.
Introduced by Diana I. Ayala
intro.nyc/0885-2023 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/0889-2023 Post-employment activities of certain former public servants.
Introduced by Lincoln Restler
intro.nyc/0890-2023 Post-employment activities of former elected officials.
Introduced by Lincoln Restler
intro.nyc/0893-2023 Enacted Expanding eligibility for rental assistance to any applicant at risk of eviction or experiencing homelessness.
Introduced by Pierina Ana Sanchez
intro.nyc/0894-2023 Enacted Income and work requirements for rental assistance.
Introduced by Pierina Ana Sanchez
intro.nyc/0897-2023 Enacted Naming of 129 thoroughfares and public places.
Introduced by Shaun Abreu
intro.nyc/0898-2023 Translating the citizen’s air complaint program portal into the designated citywide languages.
Introduced by Alexa Avilés
intro.nyc/0914-2023 Timing of decision for sales of cooperative apartments.
Introduced by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
intro.nyc/0915-2023 Sales of cooperative apartments.
Introduced by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
intro.nyc/0918-2023 Enacted Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to develop and implement a citywide diabetes incidence and impact reduction plan.
Introduced by Lynn C. Schulman
intro.nyc/0923-2023 Conducting a study of the impact that truck and delivery traffic generated by last mile facilities have on local communities and infrastructure.
Introduced by Alexa Avilés
intro.nyc/0941-2023 Establishing an office of child care to oversee free child care for all city residents.
Introduced by Jennifer Gutiérrez
intro.nyc/0946-2023 Creating a mental health coordinator to inform city employees about mental health support and services.
Introduced by Crystal Hudson
intro.nyc/0949-2023 Enacted Establishment of a trade-in program for powered mobility devices and lithium-ion batteries used in powered mobility devices, and to provide for the repeal of such local law upon the expiration thereof.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0950-2023 Requiring businesses using bicycles for commercial purposes to provide bicycle operators with fireproof or fire-resistant containers for removable storage batteries used to power motor-assisted bicycles.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0951-2023 Rooftop access requirements for buildings with solar panel installations.
Introduced by Lincoln Restler
intro.nyc/0952-2023 Prohibiting late fees for self-storage units.
Introduced by Kalman Yeger
intro.nyc/0953-2023 Limiting increases of occupancy fees for self-storage units and restricting the reasons for termination of an occupancy agreement.
Introduced by Kalman Yeger
intro.nyc/0954-2023 Preventing interference of sidewalk sheds in parks and playgrounds.
Introduced by Erik D. Bottcher
intro.nyc/0955-2023 Required lighting under sidewalk sheds.
Introduced by Erik D. Bottcher
intro.nyc/0956-2023 Penalties for failure to apply for corresponding work permits after installing a sidewalk shed.
Introduced by Erik D. Bottcher
intro.nyc/0957-2023 Creation of a revolving loan fund to support students with disabilities.
Introduced by Justin L. Brannan
intro.nyc/0966-2023 Sidewalk shed inspections.
Introduced by Christopher Marte
intro.nyc/0968-2023 Enacted Establishing guidance to improve health outcomes for individuals affected by sickle cell disease.
Introduced by Mercedes Narcisse
intro.nyc/0970-2023 Sidewalk shed design requirements.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0971-2023 Requiring permit holders responsible for sidewalk sheds or scaffolding to repair or replace certain damaged city-owned trees.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0972-2023 Removing construction-related equipment.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0973-2023 Altering the timeline of initial façade examinations for new construction and coordinating all façade examinations on each city block.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0983-2023 Mandating the construction of solar canopies in certain parking lots.
Introduced by Justin L. Brannan
intro.nyc/0995-2023 Creation of a public awareness campaign on the dangers of purchasing cannabis or cannabis products from unlicensed cannabis retailers.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/1000-2023 Requiring food delivery companies to be responsible for the safe operation of electric food delivery bicycles.
Introduced by Lynn C. Schulman
intro.nyc/1001-2023 Enacted Prohibiting owners of commercial premises from knowingly leasing a commercial premises to, or otherwise allowing the use of such premises by, unlicensed sellers of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, tobacco products, or illicit cannabis.
Introduced by Lynn C. Schulman
intro.nyc/1010-2023 Adding a 311 complaint category for unlicensed cannabis retailers.
Introduced by Gale A. Brewer
intro.nyc/1011-2023 Providing information on reduced fare programs to individuals arrested or summoned for fare evasion.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
intro.nyc/1012-2023 Mayor's Desk for Signature Industrial development strategic plan.
Introduced by Amanda Farías
intro.nyc/1018-2023 Enacted Mental Health Roadmap Legislative Package - Reporting on involuntary removals.
Introduced by Linda Lee
intro.nyc/1019-2023 Enacted Mental Health Roadmap Legislative Package - Requiring maintenance of access to an interactive map of mental health service providers in New York city.
Introduced by Linda Lee
intro.nyc/1020-2023 Establishing a website to request free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests and personal protective equipment.
Introduced by Mercedes Narcisse
intro.nyc/1021-2023 Enacted Mental Health Roadmap Legislative Package - Establishing crisis respite centers.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/1022-2023 Enacted Mental Health Roadmap Legislative Package - Establishing clubhouses for individuals with serious mental illness.
Introduced by Kevin C. Riley
intro.nyc/1030-2023 Department of transportation posting information on traffic control device and speed reducer requests on its website.
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams
intro.nyc/1031-2023 Mayor's Desk for Signature A fair housing plan, and to repeal local law number 133 for the year 2018, relating to affordable housing plans.
Introduced by Adrienne E. Adams
intro.nyc/1039-2023 Limiting nighttime illumination for certain buildings.
Introduced by Francisco P. Moya
intro.nyc/1047-2023 Requiring the creation of a publicly accessible online database and notification system for towed vehicles.
Introduced by Inna Vernikov
intro.nyc/1050-2023 Requiring the use of shore power by cruise terminal operators and community traffic mitigation plans in neighborhoods impacted by cruise ships at berth.
Introduced by Alexa Avilés
intro.nyc/1057-2023 Mayor's Desk for Signature Requiring the department of correction to report on the distribution of menstrual products in city correctional facilities.
Introduced by Amanda Farías
intro.nyc/1058-2023 Mayor's Desk for Signature Educational materials on menstrual products.
Introduced by Amanda Farías
intro.nyc/1059-2023 Mayor's Desk for Signature Including menstrual cups in the definition of menstrual products and the provision of such products.
Introduced by Amanda Farías
intro.nyc/1076-2023 Making certain bathrooms in city facilities available for public use.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/1077-2023 In relation to a capital plan and timeline for installing public bathrooms.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/1098-2023 Development and distribution of materials on the risks of keeping a gun in the home.
Introduced by Shaun Abreu
intro.nyc/1102-2023 Enacted Naming of 112 thoroughfares and public places.
Introduced by Shekar Krishnan
intro.nyc/1105-2023 Fees charged in a residential rental real estate transaction.
Introduced by Chi A. Ossé
intro.nyc/1116-2023 Towing vehicles that are an encumbrance on the street or that lack, improperly display, or obscure valid license plates, registration stickers, inspection stickers, or vehicle identification numbers.
Introduced by Rafael Salamanca, Jr.
intro.nyc/1127-2023 Standards and reporting regarding indoor air quality in schools within the city school district.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/1128-2023 Establishing a pilot program to monitor indoor air quality in certain commercial buildings.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/1129-2023 Establishing a pilot program to monitor indoor air quality in certain residential buildings.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/1130-2023 Standards and reporting regarding indoor air quality in city buildings.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/1131-2023 Enforcement authority over unlicensed mobile car washes.
Introduced by Rafael Salamanca, Jr.
intro.nyc/1139-2023 Advertising on the interior of for-hire vehicles.
Introduced by Amanda Farías
intro.nyc/1150-2023 Establishing a New York city freedom trail task force.
Introduced by Christopher Marte
intro.nyc/1151-2023 Installation of solar-powered crosswalks.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/1153-2023 Requiring monthly reports on removals of individuals experiencing homelessness and the outcomes for those individuals.
Introduced by Sandy Nurse
intro.nyc/1161-2023 Allowing reusable beverage containers in sports venues.
Introduced by Shaun Abreu
intro.nyc/1163-2023 Third-party delivery workers and powered bicycle safety.
Introduced by Gale A. Brewer
intro.nyc/1167-2023 Designation of rapid emergency response centers in each community district.
Introduced by Eric Dinowitz
intro.nyc/1206-2023 Requiring the borough presidents to provide equal employment opportunity trainings to community board members.
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams
intro.nyc/1218-2023 Establishing a prevailing wage requirement for covered workers in financially assisted facilities.
Introduced by Kevin C. Riley
intro.nyc/1243-2023 Amending the nuisance abatement law regarding the sale or delivery of cannabis.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/1260-2023 Prohibiting the parking, standing, stopping, or operation of a motor vehicle with obscured or defaced license plates.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden