Protections for construction workers from extreme heat.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York and the New York city building code, in relation to protections for construction workers from extreme heat” Read the full text
Housing and Buildings
What it does
This bill would require permit holders on all construction sites to create and adhere to a heat action plan, detailing measures to curtail heat illness among construction workers.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Housing and Buildings committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Pierina Ana Sanchez · chairCarl WilsonCrystal HudsonKevin C. RileyNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizRita C. JosephShaun AbreuSusan ZhuangVirginia MaloneyYusef Salaam
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 154
officialInt. No. 154
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
12
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Carmen N. De La RosaFarah N. LouisChris BanksJulie WonAlexa AvilésShahana K. HanifLynn C. SchulmanShirley AldebolLincoln RestlerSusan ZhuangCrystal HudsonHarvey D. Epstein
Who is lobbying on this
From 1 City Clerk eLobbyist filing naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Jan 29, 2026).