Recent Legislation Changes
The following legislation changes happened in the past 30 days
Apr 22 2026⚠️ event scheduled on future date
intro.nyc/0829-2026
Introduced by Council
Expanding and decentralizing the landlord management unit.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on General Welfare
Apr 21 2026
intro.nyc/0450-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Restricting social media usage for youth.
by with 7 sponsors, Committee on Children and Youth
intro.nyc/0451-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring the city to report on the impact of social media on the mental health of young people.
by with 9 sponsors, Committee on Children and Youth
intro.nyc/0660-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring a study and report on in-person altercations among youth and their associated activity on online platforms.
by with 9 sponsors, Committee on Children and Youth
intro.nyc/0801-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Creating apprenticeships for early childhood education.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Children and Youth
Apr 20 2026
intro.nyc/0839-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Making the certification of no harassment pilot program permanent and adding criteria for inclusion of certain buildings in the program.
by with 10 sponsors, Committee on Housing and Buildings
Apr 16 2026
intro.nyc/0327-2026
Approved by Council
Reimbursing nonpublic schools for the cost of video surveillance cameras.
by with 17 sponsors, Committee to Combat Hate
intro.nyc/0355-2026
Approved by Council
Organic waste recycling by city agencies.
by with 12 sponsors, Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
intro.nyc/0577-2026
Approved by Council
A map of trails in parks or properties under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.
by with 9 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0722-2026
Approved by Council
Reporting and publication of mental health emergency response data.
by with 9 sponsors, Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use
intro.nyc/0730-2026
Approved by Council
Requiring water quality testing and the posting of water quality testing results online.
by with 8 sponsors, Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
intro.nyc/0740-2026
Approved by Council
A study on increasing the amount of green space in various community districts.
by with 10 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0805-2026
Approved by Council
A cool pavement pilot project in parks.
by with 11 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0806-2026
Approved by Council
The development of a citywide wildlife management plan.
by with 8 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0807-2026
Introduced by Council
A plan to expand access to public bathrooms during the World Cup.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Economic Development
intro.nyc/0808-2026
Introduced by Council
Development of a World Cup events calendar and map of cultural corridors and small businesses connected to the participating nations.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Economic Development
intro.nyc/0809-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0712-2024 )
Requiring the department of correction to create and implement policies to address medical needs during and after lock-ins.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Criminal Justice
intro.nyc/0810-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0107-2022 )
Prohibiting triple tours of duty for department of correction custodial officers.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Criminal Justice
intro.nyc/0811-2026
Introduced by Council
Requiring the department of sanitation to clean and maintain all city-owned vacant lots.
by with 12 sponsors, Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
intro.nyc/0812-2026
Introduced by Council
Wellness checks on older adults during certain weather events.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Aging
intro.nyc/0813-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0752-2024 )
Refusing to renew, suspending, or revoking a license of a tobacco retail dealer that has violated certain authorization requirements of the cannabis law.
by with 7 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
intro.nyc/0814-2026
Introduced by Council
Citizen enforcement program for illegal disposal of household or commercial refuse in public litter baskets.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
intro.nyc/0815-2026
Introduced by Council
Lighting controls for street lighting fixtures.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0816-2026
Introduced by Council
Limiting the documentation of housing history required as part of an application for shelter by a family with children.
by with 9 sponsors, Committee on General Welfare
intro.nyc/0817-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0014-2024 )
Requiring monthly reports on scheduled construction work on capital projects.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Finance
intro.nyc/0818-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0756-2024 )
Creation of an interagency derelict housing and neglected property task force, and providing for the repeal of such local law upon the expiration thereof.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Housing and Buildings
intro.nyc/0819-2026
Introduced by Council
Freight rail expansion.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Economic Development
intro.nyc/0820-2026
Introduced by Council
Establishing a child care workforce grant and services program.
by with 2 sponsors, Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education
intro.nyc/0821-2026
Introduced by Council
Requiring the department for the aging to maintain non-digital access to forms and services.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Aging
intro.nyc/0822-2026
Introduced by Council
The naming of two thoroughfares and public places.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0823-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/1031-2024 )
Requiring agencies that issue vacate orders to provide documentation of vacate orders to affected occupants upon request.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
intro.nyc/0825-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/1417-2025 )
Department of social services issuing replacement transit benefit cards.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0826-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0623-2022 )
Anti-discrimination training on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression for senior service providers.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Aging
intro.nyc/0827-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0102-2024 )
Requiring that notices of violation issued by the department of sanitation be accompanied by a photograph of the alleged violation.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
intro.nyc/0828-2026
Introduced by Council
Making available training and operational support to staff of food pantries.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on General Welfare
intro.nyc/0831-2026
Introduced by Council
Providing leave for bone marrow and living organ donation and establishing a city bone marrow and living organ donor honor roll.
by , Committee on Health
intro.nyc/0832-2026
Introduced by Council
Requiring the fire department to provide mental health support services to emergency responders.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
intro.nyc/0833-2026
Introduced by Council
Restrictions on the location of buildings and other structures on Eastern parkway.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Land Use
intro.nyc/0834-2026
Introduced by Council
Reporting on minority- and women-owned business participation in subcontracts for human services contracts.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Contracts
intro.nyc/0835-2026
Introduced by Council
Establishment and maintenance of a school bus performance dashboard.
by with 10 sponsors, Committee on Education
intro.nyc/0836-2026
Introduced by Council
Distribution of information regarding the availability of halal and kosher food in schools.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Education
intro.nyc/0837-2026
Introduced by Council
A public outreach and education program regarding Hajj-related scams.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
intro.nyc/0838-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0537-2022 )
Creation of a centralized mobile application for accessing city services.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Technology
intro.nyc/0840-2026
Introduced by Council
Requiring health insurance coverage for pre-implantation testing for city employees.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Health
intro.nyc/0842-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0116-2024 )
Requiring quarterly reporting on lawful source of income discrimination in housing accommodations.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Civil and Human Rights
intro.nyc/0843-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0533-2024 )
Establishing a program to provide public notification of school emergencies.
by , Committee on Public Safety
intro.nyc/0845-2026
Introduced by Council
Requiring the department of transportation to install lighting under elevated train lines.
by with 7 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0847-2026
Introduced by Council
Providing outreach and education on consumer protection issues that affect tourists.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
intro.nyc/0848-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0594-2024 )
Increasing penalties for excessive noise from speakers and motor vehicles.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
intro.nyc/0849-2026
Introduced by Council
Requiring certain contracted entities to develop and implement a cultural passport program encouraging visitation to participating sites in each borough.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Economic Development
intro.nyc/0850-2026
Introduced by Council
Tracking the disposal of lead water service lines.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
intro.nyc/0851-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0121-2024 )
Requiring housing developers that receive public financing to assume financial responsibility for repairs required within 10 years of construction.
by , Committee on Housing and Buildings
intro.nyc/0852-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0822-2024 )
Requiring the 311 customer service center to indicate that an agency is unable to respond to a service request or complaint and implement protocols providing proof of action.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Technology
intro.nyc/0853-2026
Introduced by Council
Requiring a study on how language access needs, income, and geographic location affect access to special education programs and services.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on Education
intro.nyc/0854-2026
Introduced by Council
Creating a SNAP anti-fraud officer and fraud awareness campaign.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on General Welfare
intro.nyc/0855-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0535-2024 )
Exempting or partially exempting seniors and certain persons with disabilities from penalties for failing to remove snow or ice from sidewalks, crosswalks, curbs and other locations.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Apr 14 2026
intro.nyc/0786-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Procedures for and reporting on curing ballots for voters in department of correction custody.
by with 13 sponsors, Committee on Criminal Justice
intro.nyc/0797-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring a report on voter registration in city jails.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Criminal Justice
Apr 13 2026
intro.nyc/0790-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Reporting on warming centers.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on General Welfare
Apr 09 2026
intro.nyc/0087-2026
City Charter Rule Adopted
Enacted
Combining the archival review board and the archives, reference and research advisory board into a library and archival review advisory board, and to repeal section 3009 of such charter in relation thereto.
by with 8 sponsors, Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
intro.nyc/0409-2026
City Charter Rule Adopted
Enacted
Bus lane restrictions.
by with 17 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0416-2026
City Charter Rule Adopted
Enacted
A pilot program regarding cleanliness and snow and ice removal from bus shelters, bike share stations, and public communications structures.
by with 20 sponsors, Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
intro.nyc/0421-2026
City Charter Rule Adopted
Enacted
Occupancy of cellar ancillary dwelling units in newly constructed one- and two-family dwellings.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Housing and Buildings
intro.nyc/0502-2026
City Charter Rule Adopted
Enacted
Establishing a commission to review the salaries of elected officials in New York City and make recommendations regarding those salaries.
by with 18 sponsors, Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
intro.nyc/0518-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring the licensing of last-mile facilities.
by with 33 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Apr 06 2026
intro.nyc/0795-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring the installation of outdoor drinking fountains in parks under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation and in other public places.
by with 7 sponsors, Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
intro.nyc/0804-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Light pollution from light fixtures in a residential district.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
Mar 27 2026
intro.nyc/0002-2026
City Charter Rule Adopted
Enacted
Approval for emergency procurements and submission of contracts for audit.
by with 8 sponsors, Committee on Contracts
intro.nyc/0068-2026
City Charter Rule Adopted
Enacted
Newsrack requirements and enforcement.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0203-2026
City Charter Rule Adopted
Enacted
Reporting on payments to early childhood care and education providers.
by with 12 sponsors, Committee on Education
intro.nyc/0257-2026
City Charter Rule Adopted
Enacted
Special activation of the open streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.
by with 7 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0291-2026
City Charter Rule Adopted
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.
by with 29 sponsors, Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use
intro.nyc/0448-2026
City Charter Rule Adopted
Enacted
Structure and responsibilities of the youth board.
by with 13 sponsors, Committee on Children and Youth
Mar 26 2026
intro.nyc/0001-2026
Approved by Council
A plan regarding security perimeters adjacent to places of religious worship.
by with 35 sponsors, Committee to Combat Hate
intro.nyc/0022-2026
Approved by Council
Requiring the department of education to distribute materials to students about the risks of social media and online hate.
by with 15 sponsors, Committee to Combat Hate
intro.nyc/0175-2026
Approved by Council
A plan regarding security perimeters adjacent to educational facilities.
by with 29 sponsors, Committee to Combat Hate
intro.nyc/0177-2026
Approved by Council
A student loan financial counseling program.
by with 7 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
intro.nyc/0297-2026
Approved by Council
Emergency planning for religious and non-profit institutions.
by with 16 sponsors, Committee to Combat Hate
intro.nyc/0388-2026
Approved by Council
Establishing a hotline to report discriminatory harassment and unlawful discriminatory practices.
by with 13 sponsors, Committee to Combat Hate
intro.nyc/0781-2026
Introduced by Council
Requiring food service establishments to permit the use of reusable cups provided by customers.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
intro.nyc/0782-2026
Introduced by Council
Publicly accessible animal abuse registry.
by with 8 sponsors, Committee on Health
intro.nyc/0783-2026
Introduced by Council
Dog bite incidents.
by with 7 sponsors, Committee on Health
intro.nyc/0784-2026
Introduced by Council
An outreach and education campaign on dog licensing.
by with 8 sponsors, Committee on Health
intro.nyc/0785-2026
Introduced by Council
Requiring each police precinct to train and designate at least one uniformed officer as an animal cruelty liaison.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on Public Safety
intro.nyc/0787-2026
Introduced by Council
Reporting on targeted traffic enforcement operations by the police department.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Public Safety
intro.nyc/0788-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0576-2024 )
Requiring annual reports on employment turnover of school safety agents and other school safety personnel.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Education
intro.nyc/0789-2026
Introduced by Council
Court supervised release program court notification requirements.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on Criminal Justice
intro.nyc/0791-2026
Introduced by Council
Fulton Street Business Improvement District
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Finance
intro.nyc/0792-2026
Introduced by Council
Prohibited synthetic food dyes in food purchased by city agencies.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Contracts
intro.nyc/0793-2026
Introduced by Council
Reporting on and assisting employers with the New York state secure choice savings program.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
intro.nyc/0794-2026
Introduced by Council
Remote monitoring and independent inspections of certain energy storage systems.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
intro.nyc/0796-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/1176-2025 )
Regulating the police department’s response to first amendment events.
by with 25 sponsors, Committee on Public Safety
intro.nyc/0798-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/1498-2025 )
Requiring agencies to use e-mail as the default method for providing official notices.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Technology
intro.nyc/0799-2026
Introduced by Council
Establishing a support fund for small businesses affected by roadway construction.
by with 8 sponsors, Committee on Small Business
intro.nyc/0800-2026
Introduced by Council
Requiring the 311 customer service center to redirect requests for service or complaints to the appropriate agency.
by with 9 sponsors, Committee on Technology
intro.nyc/0802-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0606-2024 )
Requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered.
by with 11 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0803-2026
Introduced by Council
Prohibiting the sale and distribution of plastic confetti.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection