Reforming the industrial business zone boundary commission.
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 reforming the industrial business zone boundary commission” Read the full text
Small Business
What it does
This bill would reform the Industrial Business Zone (IBZ) Boundary Commission by expanding its membership and increasing transparency and accountability. The commission would add three new members: two appointed by the Speaker and one by the Public Advocate. The bill would require a two-thirds supermajority vote for any amendments or repeals of existing IBZ boundaries. The commission would be required to notify the City Council of any approved boundary changes within five business days. Commission members would be prohibited from having financial interests in real estate development entities or land use consulting firms, and registered lobbyists would be barred from serving on the commission.
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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 Small Business committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Shanel Thomas-Henry · chairFrank MoranoKayla SantosuossoSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifVirginia MaloneyYusef Salaam
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 578
officialInt. No. 578
officialMemorandum in Support
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-12-26
officialFebruary 12, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
3
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
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).