Require Licensing for General Contractors in NYC
In committee as of May 4, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This law would require general contractors to get a license from the Department of Buildings before they can work on construction projects in New York City. To get licensed, contractors would need to meet specific qualifications, including holding a valid Site Safety Training Supervisor Card. This aims to improve safety and accountability on construction sites across the five boroughs.
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Details
- Introduced
- Mar 10, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Official Description
This bill would require general contractors to be licensed by the Department of Buildings (DOB) in a manner similar to how other trades are licensed under DOB, and would prohibit any person from performing general contractor work unless approved by DOB. Applicants for permits from DOB must be licensed general contractors who are “designees” of approved general contracting businesses or, with respect to work performed by city agencies, the “designees” of such agencies. This bill would require applicants for a general contractor license from DOB to meet certain qualifications, including, but not limited to, possessing a valid Site Safety Training Supervisor Card.