NYC Council · Int 0812-2026 · In committeedemo data, not a real bill
Delivery apps could not charge restaurants more than 15% per order
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code, in relation to fees charged by third-party food delivery services.” Read the full text
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What it does
Caps the total fees that apps like DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats can charge a restaurant at 15% of an order. Today those fees are unlimited and often run 25 to 30%. Breaking the cap would cost an app up to $1,000 per restaurant per day in fines. Sections cited: §20-847.1, §20-847.3
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Where it is
Introduced · Feb 12, 2026
34 council members signed on. It takes 26 votes to pass, so sponsors alone could carry it.
Public hearing · May 3, 2026
Restaurant owners testified in favor. Delivery companies warned prices would rise. 41 people spoke.
Committee vote · scheduled Jul 14 · the next step
The Small Business Committee votes on whether to send it to the full Council. Historically, 6 in 10 bills never make it past this point.
Full Council vote
All 51 members vote. 26 yes votes and it goes to the Mayor.
Mayor signs or vetoes
Signing makes it law. A veto can be overridden by 34 votes. Doing nothing for 30 days also makes it law.
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Small Business committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.