The Mayor let this bill become law this week without signing it. The law requires Parks Department to submit quarterly reports on urban park rangers—including how many are employed, where they're deployed across boroughs, vacant positions, and summonses they issue.

This bill became law this week after the Mayor didn't sign it. It requires construction workers to complete 2 credits of training on mental health, suicide prevention, and substance abuse as part of their mandatory Site Safety Training Card certification. The new requirement aims to address mental health and addiction challenges among construction workers.

The Mayor failed to sign this bill, so it became law this week without approval. Int 1217 requires the Department of Health to inspect buildings within 14 days of rat complaints and publicly report inspection results, including whether violations were issued. The law aims to improve transparency and speed up response times for rodent problems.

A bill requiring the Department of Transportation to test high-visibility pavement markings became law this week after the Mayor didn't sign it. The law requires DOT to test at least 3 new types of reflective or glow-in-the-dark road markings by January 2027, then potentially launch a pilot program in at least 5 locations per borough by January 2028, focusing on streets with high accident rates.

The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, making it law automatically. The bill requires NYC Parks to submit quarterly reports on urban park rangers, including staffing levels by borough, vacant positions, where rangers are deployed, and summonses issued.

The Mayor allowed a construction safety bill to become law this week without signing it. The law now requires construction workers to complete 2 credits of training on mental health, suicide prevention, and substance abuse as part of their mandatory Site Safety Training Card certification in NYC.

The Mayor did not sign this bill, so it became law this week. Int. 1217-A requires the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to inspect buildings within 14 days of receiving rat complaints and publicly report inspection results—including whether violations were issued—on a city website or interactive map.

The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, making it law without their signature. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to test at least 3 new high-visibility pavement marking products by January 2027, then launch a pilot program by January 2028 to install them in at least 5 locations per borough—prioritizing streets with histories of traffic injuries or deaths.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law this week without signing it. The law prohibits mobile syringe service programs (vans and buses that distribute needles) from operating within playgrounds, within 50 feet of playgrounds, on school grounds, or on sidewalks directly next to schools.

A bill requiring faster catch basin cleanups became law this week after the mayor didn't sign it. Starting July 2026, the city must inspect catch basins based on flood risk and complaint history, then clear any clogs within 8 business days. The city will also report annually on which basins aren't being cleaned on time.

This bill became law this week after the Mayor didn't sign it. It requires the NYPD to give journalists and the public access to unencrypted police radio communications about critical incidents in real-time, while keeping sensitive information like confidential sources and investigative techniques private. The NYPD has until mid-2026 to develop a policy and one year to implement it.

The mayor allowed this bill to become law this week without signing it. The law requires the FDNY to collect old firefighting gear containing PFAS chemicals (toxic 'forever chemicals' linked to health problems) starting January 2028, and swap it with safer equipment. The FDNY must also report annually on how much gear is collected and disposed of.

Mayor Adams allowed this bill to become law this week without his signature. It requires the FDNY to notify firefighters when their gear contains PFAS chemicals (toxic compounds used in firefighting equipment) and to switch to PFAS-free gear whenever possible. The law aims to protect firefighters from long-term health risks linked to these chemicals.

The mayor let this bill become law this week without signing it. The law requires the NYPD to create and distribute information about youth programs it offers, making details available in multiple languages to schools, council members, and on the police department's website by July 2026.

The mayor didn't veto Int. 1237, so it automatically became law this week. The bill requires the NYPD to publish detailed data on all criminal complaints and arrests since 2007 on its website every six months, including information about suspects, victims, locations, and whether complaints led to arrests.

A bill to improve needle and syringe disposal became law this week after the Mayor let it pass unsigned. The law requires syringe service programs to give participants safe disposal containers and information about where to dispose of needles, and mandates the health department report every six months on collection efforts in public spaces.

This bill became law this week after the Mayor didn't sign it. It requires the Fire Department to publish an annual report on every firehouse and EMS station's vehicles and equipment, including their age, condition, and maintenance dates—giving New Yorkers transparency into the readiness of their local fire and emergency services.

This bill requires the NYPD to publish detailed information about hate crime cases on its website, including the status of each case (whether charges were filed, dismissed, or resulted in conviction) and breakdown of arrests by the type of bias involved. Currently, the NYPD reports hate crime statistics, but this adds transparency requirements so New Yorkers can see how these cases move through the justice system.

This bill requires the Department of Homeless Services to publish yearly reports on where families with children are placed in shelters, specifically tracking whether they're kept in their original neighborhoods or nearby areas. The data will be broken down by borough and whether families have very young children (under 3), helping the city understand if homeless families are being separated from their communities.

This bill would ban street vendors from using commercial char broilers on or in mobile food carts. Violations would result in fines up to $1,600, and repeat offenders could have their equipment or entire cart seized by the city.

A committee hearing was held this week on a bill to create a task force studying how to make NYC streets safer for the growing number of e-bike users and reduce e-bike collisions. The task force would examine street design changes, review collision data, look at what other cities have done, and recommend new laws or policies within 9 months.

This bill requires NYC agencies to preserve biological evidence (like DNA samples and sexual assault kits) from criminal and juvenile cases until all convicted individuals are released from prison or 100 years pass, whichever comes first. Agencies must notify defendants and prosecutors before destroying evidence and allow 180 days for objections, ensuring evidence remains available for future DNA testing that could prove innocence.

This law requires the NYPD to create a policy making encrypted police radio communications partially accessible to the public and credentialed journalists in real-time, while protecting sensitive information like confidential sources and investigative techniques. Critical incident reports must be broadcast on unencrypted channels immediately, and the department must adopt and publish this policy within 12 months.

This bill would require the NYPD to give the Civilian Complaint Review Board direct access to body-worn camera footage, similar to what Internal Affairs currently has. The CCRB could search, review, and use footage to investigate police misconduct complaints, with exceptions for footage protected by state law.

This law requires the FDNY to notify firefighters when their protective gear contains PFAS chemicals ("forever chemicals" that don't break down in the environment) and to phase out such gear by 2028 when state regulations take effect. PFAS exposure is linked to health risks including cancer and immune system damage, making this protection critical for firefighters who wear contaminated equipment regularly.

This bill would create a voluntary health screening program for FDNY firefighters to detect exposure to PFAS chemicals—toxic "forever chemicals" found in firefighting foam and other equipment. Active firefighters would get annual screenings and retired firefighters biennial screenings, including blood tests, cancer screenings, and organ function tests, with referrals to specialists as needed.

This bill requires NYC to test drinking water in firehouses for PFAS chemicals every three months and install filtration systems if levels exceed 4 parts per trillion. Fireighters would have safer drinking water, and the city would report testing results publicly quarterly.

This bill would require the NYPD to have a domestic violence-trained officer available 24/7 in every precinct and police service area to respond to domestic violence and family offense calls. Currently, availability of specialized domestic violence officers varies by location and time of day, which can delay response to victims seeking help.

This bill creates safety rules for home battery systems (like solar battery backups) by letting small systems skip strict remote monitoring if they meet safety standards, while speeding up permits for medium-sized systems. It also sets up an advisory board to help the city manage residential energy storage safely.

This bill creates a new 311 complaint category for SNAP theft, allowing New Yorkers to report stolen EBT cards and fraudulent purchases through the city's service center. The city would track these complaints, share data with the Department of Social Services, and provide affected residents with information about emergency food programs and SNAP resources.

This bill requires the NYC Department of Health to launch a public education campaign on traumatic brain injuries and concussions, targeting high-risk groups like athletes, construction workers, police, and firefighters. It also mandates annual reporting on TBI rates among city workers and development of workplace training programs on injury prevention and response.

This bill would create a new Department of Community Safety to coordinate emergency response and social services across city agencies. The department would operate 24/7 borough offices handling outreach, conflict mediation, safety patrols, and victim services—aiming to reduce reliance on police for certain calls by deploying specialized responders focused on mental health, homelessness, and violence prevention.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law this week without a signature. The law prohibits mobile syringe service programs from distributing needles and syringes in playgrounds, within 50 feet of playgrounds, on school grounds, or on sidewalks directly next to schools.

The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, making it law automatically. The bill requires the NYPD to create a policy for providing access to encrypted police radio communications—critical incidents will be broadcast unencrypted and in real-time, while credentialed journalists can access precinct and borough channels (except sensitive information). The NYPD has one year to implement the final policy after a public comment period.

The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, and it became law automatically. The law requires the Fire Department to collect firefighting gear containing PFAS chemicals (toxic "forever chemicals" used in protective coatings) from firefighters starting in 2028, exchange it for safer equipment when possible, and report annually on progress. PFAS chemicals are linked to health risks and persist in the environment.

The Mayor returned this bill unsigned on January 20, making it law without their signature. The law requires the Fire Department to notify firefighters when their protective gear contains PFAS chemicals (forever chemicals linked to health risks) and to provide PFAS-free equipment whenever possible starting in 2028.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law without signing it this week. The law requires the NYPD to create and distribute information about its youth programs to schools and the public, starting July 1, 2026. The Police Department must list program times, enrollment details, and make materials available in multiple languages, while the Department of Education will help distribute them to schools.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law without signing it this week. The NYPD must now post detailed data on all criminal complaints and arrests dating back to 2007 on its website, including offense type, suspect/victim demographics, location, and arrest outcomes. The data will be updated every six months.

The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, allowing it to become law automatically. The bill requires syringe service programs across NYC to provide participants with safe needle disposal containers and guidance on proper disposal practices, and mandates the city report every six months on needle collection efforts in public spaces.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law this week without signing it. The law requires the Fire Department to submit annual reports detailing the condition, age, and maintenance history of all vehicles and equipment (like trucks, gear, and medical supplies) at every firehouse and EMS station citywide, starting one year from now.

This bill requires the NYPD to publicly report detailed information about hate crime cases, including charges filed, dismissals, bail status, and conviction outcomes. It adds case-status tracking to existing hate crime statistics the department already publishes online, giving New Yorkers visibility into how hate crimes move through the justice system.

A committee hearing was held this week on a bill that would create a task force to study how street design and infrastructure can be made safer as e-bike use increases and collisions rise. The task force would examine collision data, compare solutions from other cities, and recommend new laws and policies to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and e-bike riders.

This bill requires NYC agencies to preserve biological evidence (like DNA from sexual assault kits and crime scenes) until all people convicted in related cases are released from prison or 100 years pass, whichever comes first. Agencies must notify defendants, lawyers, and prosecutors before destroying evidence, and courts can impose penalties if evidence is destroyed illegally.