Expanding access to sidewalk and roadway cafe applications.
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 expanding access to sidewalk and roadway cafe applications” Read the full text
Official title shown verbatim from the official record. Plain-language summary coming as coverage deepens. Not legal advice.
Transportation and Infrastructure
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Feb 12, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 12, 2026
Hearing Held by Committee · Mar 3, 2026
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Laid Over by Committee · Mar 3, 2026
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Transportation and Infrastructure committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Shaun Abreu · chairChristopher MarteEric DinowitzFarah N. LouisJulie WonJustin E. SanchezPhil WongPierina Ana SanchezSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifShekar Krishnan
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 628
officialInt. No. 628
officialFebruary 12, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-12-26
officialCommittee Report 3/3/26
officialFiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialHearing Testimony 3/3/26
officialHearing Transcript 3/3/26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
2
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Who is lobbying on this
From 3 City Clerk eLobbyist filings 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: Laid Over by Committee (Mar 3, 2026).