Reporting on locations in which persons are squatting.
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, in relation to reporting on locations in which persons are squatting” Read the full text
Public Safety
What it does
This bill would require the Police Department, in collaboration with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, and any other relevant agency to issue a quarterly report on locations in which persons are squatting in the city.
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 Public Safety committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Oswald J. Feliz · chairChris BanksJennifer GutiérrezJoann AriolaJustin E. SanchezKamillah HanksPhil WongSandy NurseTy Hankerson
Official documents
Summary of Int. No.514
officialInt. No. 514
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialMemorandum in Support
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
23
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Susan ZhuangKevin C. RileySelvena N. Brooks-PowersMercedes NarcisseLynn C. SchulmanSandra UngAmanda C. FaríasVickie PaladinoJoann AriolaGale A. BrewerKamillah HanksLinda LeeInna VernikovDavid M. CarrNantasha M. WilliamsAlthea V. StevensYusef SalaamFarah N. LouisPhil WongTy HankersonShanel Thomas-HenryChris BanksFrank Morano
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).