Expanding access to roadway cafes.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
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 roadway cafes” Read the full text
Transportation and Infrastructure
What it does
This bill would expand the City’s outdoor dining program by removing seasonal restrictions on roadway cafe operation. This bill would also allow use of weatherproofing and winterizing materials to facilitate the operation of a roadway café year-round. The bill prohibits any DOT rule that would allow a roadway or sidewalk café to operate later than 11:00 PM daily.
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
Hearing Held by Committee · Mar 3, 2026
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Laid Over by Committee · Mar 3, 2026
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Hearing Held by Committee · Aug 13, 2026
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Amendment Proposed by Comm · Aug 13, 2026
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Amended by Committee · Aug 13, 2026
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Approved by Committee · Aug 13, 2026
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Approved by Council · Aug 13, 2026
Sent to Mayor by Council · Aug 13, 2026
Hearing Held by Mayor · Aug 31, 2026
Mayor
Signed Into Law by Mayor · Aug 31, 2026
Mayor
Recved from Mayor by Council · Aug 31, 2026
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 655-A
officialSummary of Int. No. 655
officialInt. No. 655
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
officialProposed Int. No. 655-A - 8/6/26
officialProposed Int. No. 655-A Fiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialCommittee Report 8/13/26
officialCommittee Report - Stated Meeting
officialAugust 13, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialInt. No. 655-A (FINAL)
officialMayor's Letter re LL 135 of 2026
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
11
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Lincoln RestlerChi A. OsséShahana K. HanifShekar KrishnanCrystal HudsonJustin E. SanchezFarah N. LouisGale A. BrewerKamillah HanksAlexa AvilésJames F. Gennaro
Who is lobbying on this
OpenPlans, Inc.via OpenPlans, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
2 filingsDoorDash, Inc.via DoorDash, Inc. · Technology, Telecommunications & Other Media
1 filingDoorDash, Inc.via Kline Public Strategies LLC · Technology, Telecommunications & Other Media
1 filingFrom 4 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: Recved from Mayor by Council (Aug 31, 2026).