Inspections for lead-based paint.
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 of the city of New York, in relation to inspections for lead-based paint” Read the full text
Housing and Buildings
What it does
This bill would repeal the requirement that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) perform X-ray fluorescence (XRF) testing to test for the presence of lead-based paint in dwelling units. Instead, HPD would assume that the paint in the relevant dwelling unit is lead-based paint unless the owner of such dwelling rebuts that presumption. The bill would also require dwelling unit owners to permanently keep all XRF inspection reports and would require HPD to create a publicly accessible database of all XRF inspection reports.
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 · Feb 12, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 12, 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. 527
officialInt. No. 527
officialFebruary 12, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-12-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
7
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Carmen N. De La RosaFarah N. LouisGale A. BrewerCrystal HudsonSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifJulie Won
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Feb 12, 2026).