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Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Expand Legal Options for Gender-Based Violence SurvivorsThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law allows survivors of gender-motivated violence that happened before January 9, 2022 to sue their attackers in civil court, even if criminal charges were never filed. Survivors have 18 months from when this law takes effect to bring their claims. People who already filed similar lawsuits between March 2023 and March 2025 can also update their cases to include this new legal option.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Protect Uber and Lyft Drivers from Unfair DeactivationThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law prevents ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft from unfairly cutting off drivers from their apps without good reason. Companies must now give advance notice before deactivating drivers and can only do so for just cause, economic reasons, or legal requirements. Drivers who believe they were wrongfully deactivated can challenge the decision and may get their job back with back pay.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Ease Trash Rules for Community Sanitation GroupsThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.Community organizations that help with neighborhood trash pickup (called supplemental sanitation service providers) must follow strict rules about how they store garbage for pickup. This law gives those groups more time and flexibility to meet those rules, as long as they either receive city funding to buy proper trash bins or apply for help by March 2026. The temporary relief lasts until August 2026, giving smaller community cleanup groups a chance to get the right equipment without facing immediate penalties.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Require Parental Consent Before Police Collect Minor's DNAThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law prevents the NYPD from collecting DNA samples from minors without first getting permission from a parent, legal guardian, or attorney. It helps protect young New Yorkers from having their genetic information taken without a trusted adult's knowledge or approval. There are exceptions, such as when a minor is a crime victim or when DNA is found abandoned at a crime scene.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Require More Affordable Housing for Lowest-Income New YorkersThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law requires that at least 50% of new rental housing funded by the city must be affordable to extremely low-income and very low-income households, with at least 30% reserved for the very poorest New Yorkers. The rules take effect in July 2027, giving developers currently seeking city funding time to adjust their plans. If federal housing funding is significantly cut, the city has the flexibility to temporarily pause these requirements.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Expand Affordable Homeownership Options in New York CityThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.Starting in 2026, at least 4% of all new affordable housing the City helps build must be set aside for homeownership opportunities, not just rentals. This includes help buying newly built homes, down payment assistance loans, and converting rental buildings into homes people can own. The goal is to help more New Yorkers — especially lower-income residents — build wealth through homeownership.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Ban Federal Immigration Offices from NYC JailsThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law prevents federal immigration agents (like ICE) from setting up offices or workspaces on any property controlled by NYC's Department of Correction, including Rikers Island. It overrides any mayoral orders or agreements that might allow such a presence. The law also updates city rules to reflect how immigration enforcement actually works today.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Require Co-op Boards to Decide Sales Within 45 DaysThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law sets strict deadlines for co-op boards to review and approve or deny apartment sales. Co-op boards must acknowledge applications within 15 days and make final decisions within 45 days, or face fines starting at $1,000. This helps prevent co-op boards from delaying sales indefinitely, making it easier for residents to sell their apartments.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Transfer Tax Liens to NYC Land BankThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law requires companies that buy unpaid property tax debts to transfer those debts to the NYC Land Bank, a nonprofit that can help stabilize struggling properties. It focuses especially on old, long-held tax liens that have kept properties in limbo for decades. This can help free up distressed properties for affordable housing or community use instead of leaving them in legal and financial limbo.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Require Annual Reporting on Long-Overdue Property Tax LiensThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law requires the city's Finance Department to publish a yearly report on properties with tax liens that have gone unpaid for 3 or more years. The report must be shared publicly online and with city agencies that handle property enforcement. This helps the city better track neglected properties and take action to address them before they become bigger problems for neighborhoods.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Protect Homeowners from Rapid Tax Lien ForeclosureThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law changes how the city can sell unpaid property tax debts (called tax liens), including allowing sales directly to a NYC land bank. Homeowners who live in their own home now have stronger protections: lenders cannot start foreclosure until at least one year has passed AND the debt reaches $70,000 or 15% of the home's value, whichever is less. Lien buyers must also regularly send homeowners clear bills showing what is owed.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Create a Land Bank to Protect Homeowners from Tax LiensThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law creates a city land bank — a public organization that can buy unpaid tax debts (liens) on properties and manage them in ways that protect homeowners and tenants. Instead of selling those debts to private investors who may aggressively pursue foreclosure, the land bank will focus on helping residents stay in their homes and keeping buildings properly maintained. A board made up of city officials and Council-appointed members will oversee the land bank to ensure it serves New Yorkers fairly.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Require Contractors to Report Conflicts of InterestThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law requires companies doing business with NYC on contracts over $100,000 to certify that no conflicts of interest, corruption, or misconduct exist within their organization. If a contractor discovers any wrongdoing during their contract, they must report it to city agencies within 10 business days. This helps protect taxpayer money by holding contractors accountable for ethical conduct.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Require Fair Pay and Benefits for NYC Security GuardsThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law sets minimum wage, paid vacation, and other benefits for security guards working in New York City, matching the standards already required for guards on city government contracts. Security guards who are not paid fairly can take action to enforce their rights, and employers who violate the law face consequences. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection will educate workers about these rights and report yearly on how the law is being enforced.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Expand Licenses for Street Food and General VendorsThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law increases the number of licenses available for street food vendors and general vendors (like those selling goods on sidewalks) in New York City. Starting in 2026, up to 2,200 new food vendor licenses will be made available each year through 2031, and up to 10,500 general vending licenses will be offered in 2027. This gives more vendors — many of whom are immigrants and small business owners — a legal pathway to work on NYC streets.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Expand Street Vendor Licenses and Regulate Vendor ConductThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law creates thousands of new licenses for food and merchandise vendors to legally sell on NYC sidewalks, making it easier for vendors to operate without fear of penalties. It also sets new rules requiring vendors to keep their areas clean and follow location and timing restrictions, with stricter fines and possible license suspension for repeat violations. A Street Vendor Advisory Board will be expanded to help oversee and improve the new system.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Create City Division to Support Street VendorsThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law creates a new Street Vendor Assistance Division within the Department of Small Business Services to help NYC street vendors succeed. The division will connect vendors to city programs, provide training, publish helpful resources, and conduct outreach to vendor communities across the five boroughs. Every year, the city must publicly report on what assistance was provided to street vendors.
In committee as of Jul 31, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
Require Schools to Share Dental Health Information with FamiliesThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law would require NYC public schools to hand out information about dental care and fluoride to every student and their parents. The Department of Education would work with the Department of Health to create these materials. The goal is to help families across the five boroughs understand how to protect their children's teeth and overall health.
Enacted on Jul 31, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Create Free Citywide Child Care for All NYC ResidentsThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law would establish a new Office of Child Care responsible for expanding and improving child care services across all five boroughs. Within four years, the city would be required to provide free child care to all NYC residents, regardless of income. This could be a major relief for families struggling with the high cost of child care in New York City.
In committee as of Jul 31, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
Require Outdoor Cafe Operators to Keep Spaces CleanThis is a plain-language summary generated by AI from the original legislation text.This law would require restaurants with outdoor seating on sidewalks or roadways to keep those spaces free of trash, graffiti, pests, and other unsanitary conditions. If a cafe owner fails to maintain cleanliness, they could face fines starting at $300 for a first violation and $600 for repeat violations. This aims to make outdoor dining areas cleaner and safer for all New Yorkers.