Recent Legislation Changes
The following legislation changes happened in the past 30 days
Apr 01 2026
intro.nyc/0577-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Improvement, formalization, or creation of trails.
by with 7 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0740-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
A study on increasing the amount of green space and parks in various neighborhoods.
by with 7 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0805-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
A cool pavements pilot program for parks and playgrounds under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0806-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
The creation of a citywide wildlife management plan.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Parks and Recreation
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 2 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
intro.nyc/0782-2026
Introduced by Council
Publicly accessible animal abuse registry.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Health
intro.nyc/0783-2026
Introduced by Council
Dog bite incidents.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Health
intro.nyc/0784-2026
Introduced by Council
An outreach and education campaign on dog licensing.
by with 3 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 3 sponsors, Committee on Public Safety
intro.nyc/0786-2026
Introduced by Council
Procedures for and reporting on curing ballots for voters in department of correction custody.
by with 10 sponsors, Committee on Criminal Justice
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 3 sponsors, Committee on Education
intro.nyc/0789-2026
Introduced by Council
Court supervised release program court notification requirements.
by , 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/0795-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0900-2024 )
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 5 sponsors, Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
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/0797-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0402-2024 )
Requiring a report on voter registration in city jails.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Criminal Justice
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 6 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 6 sponsors, Committee on Technology
intro.nyc/0801-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/1484-2025 )
Creating apprenticeships for early childhood education.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Children and Youth
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 5 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
intro.nyc/0804-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0753-2024 )
Light pollution from light fixtures in a residential district.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
Mar 14 2026
intro.nyc/0005-2026
City Charter Rule Adopted
Enacted
Criminal penalties for providing false information in contracting and maintaining information on subcontractors.
by with 7 sponsors, Committee on Contracts
intro.nyc/0018-2026
City Charter Rule Adopted
Enacted
A pilot program for power washing machines to clean sidewalk surfaces in commercial corridors.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
intro.nyc/0437-2026
City Charter Rule Adopted
Enacted
Guidance relating to the child care program permitting process.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Health
intro.nyc/0510-2026
City Charter Rule Adopted
Enacted
An online public procurement interface.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on Contracts
Mar 10 2026
intro.nyc/0087-2026
Approved by Council
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
Approved by Council
Bus lane restrictions.
by with 17 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0416-2026
Approved by Council
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
Approved by Council
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
Approved by Council
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/0724-2026
Introduced by Council
Maximum clear path requirements for sidewalk cafes.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0725-2026
Introduced by Council
Authorizing a real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Finance
intro.nyc/0726-2026
Introduced by Council
Commissioner of homeless services coordinating with hospitals to distribute informational materials on certain weather events to patients and make services directly available to discharged patients during such events.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on General Welfare
intro.nyc/0727-2026
Introduced by Council
Commissioner of homeless services coordinating with hospitals to make certain supplies available to discharged patients during certain weather events.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on General Welfare
intro.nyc/0728-2026
Introduced by Council
Home improvement business and contractor licenses for applicants with wage nonpayment or underpayment violations.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
intro.nyc/0729-2026
Introduced by Council
Requiring pharmacies and food retail stores to staff self-service checkout areas and impose a 15-item maximum for self-service checkout purchases to help combat retail theft.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
intro.nyc/0730-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0031-2024 )
Requiring testing at city waterfronts for harmful substances in the water and the posting of results online.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
intro.nyc/0731-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0033-2024 )
Notification of discolored water or reduction of water pressure.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
intro.nyc/0733-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0678-2024 )
Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to measure pollutants near potential pollution hotspots in community air quality surveys.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Health
intro.nyc/0734-2026
Introduced by Council
Concussion prevention training for permitted youth sports activity in parks.
by , Committee on Parks and Recreation
intro.nyc/0735-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0036-2024 )
Collection of recyclable materials after a holiday.
by , Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
intro.nyc/0736-2026
Introduced by Council
Removal of solid waste and recyclable materials and reducing distribution of single-use items at street activities, and to repeal section 16-326 of such code.
by , Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
intro.nyc/0737-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0037-2024 )
Increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk.
by , Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0738-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0285-2024 )
Requiring curb extensions at certain dangerous intersections.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0739-2026
Introduced by Council
Requiring agency training and the publication of implementation plans concerning immigration enforcement and cooperation with non-local law enforcement agencies.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Immigration
intro.nyc/0741-2026
Introduced by Council
Establishment of a task force on 988 and a public education campaign on mental health awareness.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use
intro.nyc/0742-2026
Withdrawn
Use of safe time for parental involvement in school-related events.
City Council
intro.nyc/0744-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/1161-2025 )
Reporting and analysis of pay and employment equity data concerning city contractors.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
intro.nyc/0745-2026
Withdrawn
Signage indicating hazardous conditions at beaches under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.
City Council
intro.nyc/0748-2026
Withdrawn
Requiring the police department to timely retrieve stored sexual offense evidence collection kits.
City Council
intro.nyc/0749-2026
Withdrawn
Requiring increased domestic violence prevention unit officer availability.
City Council
intro.nyc/0750-2026
Withdrawn
Culturally competent training on recognizing the signs of female genital mutilation.
City Council
intro.nyc/0752-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/1187-2025 )
Requiring third-party food delivery services and food service establishments to display sanitary inspection letter grades online.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
intro.nyc/0753-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/1286-2025 )
Location of adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries.
by with 8 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
intro.nyc/0754-2026
Withdrawn
Requiring the civilian complaint review board to conduct an investigation of any injury or death caused by police action.
City Council
intro.nyc/0755-2026
Withdrawn
Requiring a school crossing guard at each school enrolling students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
City Council
intro.nyc/0756-2026
Introduced by Council
A pilot program to support neighborhood watch groups.
by , Committee on Public Safety
intro.nyc/0757-2026
Introduced by Council
Establishment of the minimum wage.
by with 14 sponsors, Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
intro.nyc/0758-2026
Withdrawn
Regulating the police department’s response to first amendment events.
City Council
intro.nyc/0759-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0377-2024 )
Maximum fee allowed when transferring money to a person in the custody of the department of correction.
by , Committee on Criminal Justice
intro.nyc/0760-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0068-2024 )
Temporary moratorium on third party transfers of real property and a study on the eligibility of transferable property.
by , Committee on Finance
intro.nyc/0762-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0631-2024 )
Requiring owners to notify tenants of unsafe conditions of exterior walls of buildings.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Housing and Buildings
intro.nyc/0763-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0632-2024 )
Responding to complaints filed about immediately hazardous and hazardous conditions in multiple dwellings.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Housing and Buildings
intro.nyc/0764-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0634-2024 )
311 transmitting image and video data for housing service requests or complaints.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Technology
intro.nyc/0765-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0635-2024 )
Requiring the department of correction to assist incarcerated individuals in obtaining school transcripts, social security cards and driver licenses.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on Criminal Justice
intro.nyc/0767-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0798-2022 )
Public notification regarding release of oil.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
intro.nyc/0768-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0730-2022 )
Increasing penalties for failure to comply with backflow prevention requirements.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
intro.nyc/0769-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0787-2024 )
Requiring safety netting and guardrail systems to protect floor openings.
by , Committee on Housing and Buildings
intro.nyc/0772-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0405-2024 )
A taskforce to study improving safety in homeless shelters.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on General Welfare
intro.nyc/0773-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0406-2024 )
Establishing a commission to develop a citywide shelter siting plan for implementation by the department of homeless services and social services.
by with 6 sponsors, Committee on General Welfare
intro.nyc/0775-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0636-2024 )
Imposing civil penalties on contractors who perform work after the expiration of a permit.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Housing and Buildings
intro.nyc/0776-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0840-2024 )
Requiring the police department to report on custodial interrogations of minors.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Public Safety
intro.nyc/0777-2026
Introduced by Council
( Re-introduction of intro.nyc/0639-2024 )
Requiring the department of small business services to offer training and education to small businesses regarding accessibility of the workplace and inclusion of workers with disabilities.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Small Business
intro.nyc/0778-2026
Introduced by Council
Creating an integrated and confidential data system to track all engagement with street homeless individuals.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on General Welfare
intro.nyc/0779-2026
Introduced by Council
Expansion of pedestrian space.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
intro.nyc/0780-2026
Introduced by Council
Requiring the police department to publish daily maps depicting collisions involving department vehicles and locations where department vehicles exceeded the speed limit.
by with 3 sponsors, Committee on Public Safety
Mar 09 2026
intro.nyc/0055-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Signage describing certain constitutional and legal protections.
by with 28 sponsors, Committee on Immigration
intro.nyc/0139-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Requiring the department of social services to provide a benefits interview confirmation notice.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on General Welfare
intro.nyc/0232-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Shelter referrals and assessments for temporary housing assistance.
by with 4 sponsors, Committee on General Welfare
intro.nyc/0261-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Prohibiting the city of New York from contracting with entities engaged in immigration enforcement.
by with 10 sponsors, Committee on Immigration
intro.nyc/0657-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Third party transfer program, and to repeal sections 11-425, 11-426, and 11-427 of such code, relating to agreements for payment of delinquent taxes and charges in installments.
by with 37 sponsors, Committee on Housing and Buildings
intro.nyc/0692-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Workforce stabilization payments for school paraprofessionals, and providing for the repeal thereof.
by with 50 sponsors, Committee on Civil Service and Labor
Mar 05 2026
intro.nyc/0196-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Modifying the sodium warning at chain restaurants.
by with 8 sponsors, Committee on Health
intro.nyc/0260-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Distributing information on vaccines to parents of students in New York city schools.
by with 7 sponsors, Committee on Health
intro.nyc/0547-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Amending the icon for added sugar warning labels and the amount for civil penalties.
by with 7 sponsors, Committee on Health
intro.nyc/0693-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Childhood and adolescent vaccinations.
by with 5 sponsors, Committee on Health
Mar 04 2026
intro.nyc/0722-2026
Hearing Held by Committee
Reporting and publication of mental health emergency response data.
by with 2 sponsors, Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use