Recent Legislation Changes

The following legislation changes happened in the past 30 days

Jul 01 2026

intro.nyc/0075-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Expanding the commercial citywide routing system for sidewalk cleanliness violations and technical amendments thereto, including to repeal and reenact subdivision c of section 16-118.1.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
intro.nyc/0353-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Creating a commercial waste zones working group.
by with 9 sponsors, Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
intro.nyc/0356-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Collection and sale of organic waste and compost by community composters.
by with 7 sponsors, Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
intro.nyc/0367-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring the department of sanitation to accept commercial solid waste at city-owned or operated marine transfer stations and city-owned or operated rail transfer stations.
by with 16 sponsors, Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
intro.nyc/0369-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Establishing organic waste composting facilities in each borough.
by with 17 sponsors, Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
intro.nyc/0911-2026 Amended by Committee
The number of awardees in the Staten Island commercial waste zone and the implementation date for such commercial waste zone.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

Jun 30 2026

intro.nyc/0015-2026 Approved by Council
Requirements and reporting for background checks for child care providers, employees, and volunteers.
by with 10 sponsors, Committee on Education
intro.nyc/0031-2026 Approved by Council
Expanding the categories of establishments that may be subject to requirements regarding the disposal of commercial organic waste, and to repeal subdivision h of section 16-306.1 of such code.
by with 12 sponsors, Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
intro.nyc/0092-2026 Approved by Council
Use of adhesive stickers on motor vehicles in the enforcement of alternate side of the street parking rules.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
intro.nyc/0553-2026 Approved by Council
Establishing a program to provide financial assistance to small retail businesses for the purchase of security system technology.
by with 13 sponsors, Committee on Small Business
intro.nyc/0580-2026 Approved by Council
Establishing an office of child care and early childhood education to oversee the planning and implementation of child care for any child who resides in the city at no cost to a parent, stepparent, guardian, or relative of such child.
by with 38 sponsors, Committee on Education
intro.nyc/0859-2026 Approved by Council
Online publication of new biographical information relating to past local laws that changed the name of streets or parks.
by with 11 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0910-2026 Approved by Council
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.
by with 35 sponsors, Committee on Small Business
intro.nyc/0929-2026 Approved by Council
A transparency report regarding New York city police department security perimeters adjacent to educational facilities.
by with 37 sponsors, Committee on Public Safety
intro.nyc/0956-2026 Approved by Council
The naming of 103 thoroughfares and public places.
by with 41 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0957-2026 Introduced by Council
Rip current signs at beaches under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.
by with 9 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0958-2026 Introduced by Council
Establishing in non-overlapping geographical areas a pilot program for installing boom barriers and a pilot program for installing diagonal traffic diverters.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0959-2026 Introduced by Council
Annual reporting on algorithmic tools approved for use in schools.
by with 8 sponsors, Committee on Education
intro.nyc/0960-2026 Introduced by Council
Quarterly reporting on data breaches of algorithmic tools in schools.
by with 7 sponsors, Committee on Education
intro.nyc/0961-2026 Introduced by Council
Amending requirements for battery charging areas for powered mobility devices.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
intro.nyc/0962-2026 Introduced by Council
Prohibiting city elected officers and their spouses from appearing in advertisements produced with public funds displayed on city infrastructure, and technical amendments in relation thereto.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
intro.nyc/0963-2026 Introduced by Council
Banning the use of live fish as prizes.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Health
intro.nyc/0964-2026 Introduced by Council
Prohibiting vending on Washington Street between York Street and Front Street in Brooklyn.
by , Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
intro.nyc/0965-2026 Introduced by Council
Requiring a study and report on the effects of tourism on DUMBO.
by , Committee on Economic Development
intro.nyc/0966-2026 Approved by Council
Establishing a rental assistance voucher program.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Housing and Buildings

Jun 25 2026

intro.nyc/0845-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring the department of transportation to install lighting under elevated train lines.
by with 25 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0866-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring the department of transportation to post notification signs regarding upcoming disruptive work.
by with 10 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0894-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Seasonal enclosures for sidewalk cafes.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0917-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Sanitation and cleanliness requirements for roadway and sidewalk cafes.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0918-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Paying sidewalk and roadway cafe revocable consent fees in quarterly installments.
by with 7 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Jun 24 2026

intro.nyc/0412-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring the disclosure of school admissions policies and procedures.
by with 14 sponsors, Committee on Education
intro.nyc/0684-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Study on how language access needs and geographic location affect access to early elementary gifted and talented programs.
by with 10 sponsors, Committee on Education
intro.nyc/0853-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring a study on how language access needs, income, and geographic location affect access to special education programs and services.
by with 13 sponsors, Committee on Education

Jun 22 2026

intro.nyc/0012-2026 Amended by Committee
Prohibiting the dissemination of materially deceptive audio or visual media in local elections.
by with 12 sponsors, Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
intro.nyc/0320-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Codifying the official flag of the borough of Staten Island.
by with 26 sponsors, Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
intro.nyc/0322-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Giving council members the power to make appointments to community boards.
by with 25 sponsors, Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
intro.nyc/0501-2026 Amended by Committee
Terms of employment for district managers.
by , Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
intro.nyc/0914-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring a study and recommendations on the feasibility of implementing a pilot program to provide reconsolidation of traumatic memories therapy for veterans.
by with 10 sponsors, Committee on Veterans
intro.nyc/0928-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Establishing an LGBTQ liaison within the department of veterans’ services.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Veterans
intro.nyc/0951-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Preventing policymakers and their relatives from trading on prediction markets using insider information.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

Jun 19 2026

intro.nyc/0093-2026 City Charter Rule Adopted Enacted
The bicycle parking station program.
by with 15 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0837-2026 City Charter Rule Adopted Enacted
A public outreach and education program regarding Hajj and Umrah-related scams.
by with 12 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

Jun 17 2026

intro.nyc/0813-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
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 15 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
intro.nyc/0891-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Prohibiting surveillance pricing.
by with 13 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
intro.nyc/0892-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Restricting the frequency of price increases in grocery stores.
by with 9 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

Jun 16 2026

intro.nyc/0089-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Identifying and explaining the use of tree pits located on streets and in landscaped parks on the tree map.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0230-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Financial assistance program for in-home preventative adaptations.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Aging
intro.nyc/0576-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Removal of trees under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation and reporting thereof.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0666-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring the department of parks and recreation to publish tree maintenance prioritization ratings.
by with 12 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0864-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Pilot program for collecting dog feces at dog runs for the purpose of composting.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0880-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Posting of signs on the prohibition of leaving dog waste on the ground.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation

Jun 15 2026

intro.nyc/0200-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Creating resources for doulas.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Health
intro.nyc/0211-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to provide information regarding fertility treatment, including insurance coverage of fertility treatment.
by with 18 sponsors, Committee on Health
intro.nyc/0840-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring health insurance coverage for pre-implantation testing for city employees.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on Health
intro.nyc/0941-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to develop and offer resources, clinical guidance and training on disability and accessibility in health care settings.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on Disabilities
intro.nyc/0953-2026 Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to make medication abortion available at no cost to a patient at all of its sexual health clinics.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Health

Jun 13 2026

intro.nyc/0013-2026 City Charter Rule Adopted Enacted
Installation of illuminated and solar-powered traffic devices at crosswalks.
by with 14 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0139-2026 City Charter Rule Adopted Enacted
Requiring the department of social services to provide a benefits interview confirmation notice
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on General Welfare
intro.nyc/0741-2026 City Charter Rule Adopted Enacted
Establishment of a task force on 988 and a public education campaign on mental health awareness.
by with 13 sponsors, Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use
intro.nyc/0807-2026 City Charter Rule Adopted Enacted
A plan to expand access to temporary public bathrooms at certain special events held during the World Cup.
by with 8 sponsors, Committee on Economic Development
intro.nyc/0808-2026 City Charter Rule Adopted Enacted
The development of a World Cup events calendar and map of small businesses connected to the participating nations.
by with 8 sponsors, Committee on Economic Development
intro.nyc/0822-2026 City Charter Rule Adopted Enacted
The naming of two thoroughfares and public places.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0847-2026 City Charter Rule Adopted Enacted
Providing outreach and education on consumer protection issues that affect tourists.
by with 8 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
intro.nyc/0849-2026 City Charter Rule Adopted Enacted
Requiring a designated agency to develop and implement a cultural passport program encouraging visitation to participating sites in each borough.
by with 7 sponsors, Committee on Economic Development