These Are The Top Bills NYC Council Passed In Its First 100 Days

NEW YORK — The NYC Council opened its term with a rapid legislative push, passing more than 100 measures in its first 100 days— placing its early-session output above typical legislative pacing, where full-year totals for local laws generally range from roughly 150 to 300, according to city records.

“In our first 100 days, the Council has passed major legislative packages and laid a strong foundation for the work ahead,” Council Speaker Julie Menin said. “We have moved with urgency to deliver results for New Yorkers while governing responsibly.”

Lawmakers approved 111 bills and resolutions and introduced more than 1,200 pieces of legislation.

The Council also overrode 17 mayoral vetoes and held 84 oversight hearings.

The legislative agenda clustered around affordability, safety and operational reforms inside city government.

Here Are 10 Notable NYC Bills From The Last 100 Days:

Driver Deactivation Protections

Bill: Int. 0276-2025

What It Does: Requires app-based transportation companies to provide notice, explanation, and due process before deactivating drivers, including protections against arbitrary removal from platforms.

Status: Veto override passed (enacted into law)

Impact On The Everyday New Yorker: Protects thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers from sudden job loss, stabilizes earnings and increases accountability for gig platforms operating in New York City.

Child Care Payment Transparency Reporting

Bill: Int. 0203-2026

What It Does: Requires the Department of Education to report detailed information on child care provider invoices, including payment timelines and processing delays.

Status: Passed by Council (enacted or adopted measure depending on final mayoral action cycle)

Impact On The Everyday New Yorker: Helps child care centers get paid on time, stabilizing care availability and reducing disruptions for working parents relying on subsidized early education.

Universal Child Care Office Creation

Bill: Int. 0580-2026

What It Does: Creates a dedicated Office of Child Care tasked with expanding access, coordinating programs, and advancing universal child care infrastructure.

Status: In committee. Not yet fully enacted.

Impact On The Everyday New Yorker: Could expand affordable child care access citywide, lowering costs for families and increasing availability of early childhood programs.

Emergency Procurement Reform

Bill: Int. 0002-2026

What It Does: Strengthens oversight of emergency no-bid contracts and increases scrutiny of city procurement decisions.

Status: Passed by Council

Impact On The Everyday New Yorker: Reduces risk of wasteful emergency spending and increases transparency in how taxpayer dollars are used during crises.

Bus Lane Expansion & Transit Flow Improvements

Bill: Int. 0409-2026

What It Does: Expands enforcement and regulation of bus lanes to improve transit speed and reduce traffic interference.

Status: Passed by Council

Impact On The Everyday New Yorker: Helps buses move faster and more reliably, reducing commute times for daily riders across the city.

Street Cleanliness & Snow Removal Pilot Program

Bill: Int. 0416-2026

What It Does: Creates a pilot program requiring timely snow and ice removal at bus stops, bike-share stations, and other public infrastructure.

Status: Passed by Council

Impact On The Everyday New Yorker: Improves winter safety and accessibility for commuters, cyclists, and pedestrians using public transit infrastructure.

Youth Board Expansion

Bill: Int. 0448-2026

What It Does:
Expands structure, authority, and participation of New York City’s youth advisory boards.

Status:
Passed by Council

Impact On The Everyday New Yorker:
Gives young New Yorkers a stronger voice in city policymaking, particularly on education, safety, and community issues.

Anti-Hate / Houses of Worship Safety Planning

Bill: Int. 0001-2026

What It Does:
Requires NYPD to develop and publicly post response plans for protests near schools and houses of worship.

Status:
Passed by Council

Impact On The Everyday New Yorker:
Improves safety planning around sensitive community spaces during demonstrations and reduces uncertainty during high-tension events.

School Anti-Hate & Digital Safety Education

Bill: Int. 0022-2026

What It Does:
Requires DOE to distribute educational materials on online hate, social media risks, and digital safety.

Status:
Passed by Council

Impact On The Everyday New Yorker:
Provides students and families with tools to identify and respond to online hate and misinformation.

Youth Mental Health Reporting Requirement

Bill: Int. 0291-2026

What It Does: Requires the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to report data on youth suicide trends and related behavioral indicators.

Status: Passed by Council

Impact On The Everyday New Yorker: Improves public understanding of youth mental health trends and helps target prevention resources where they are most needed.