Requiring bird friendly materials in certain existing buildings.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Oct 10, 2024
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring bird friendly materials in certain existing buildings” Read the full text
Housing and Buildings
What it does
This bill would require that by January 1, 2030, buildings that are classified as business, mercantile, or residential under the city Building Code would be required to comply with the bird-friendly windows and exteriors requirements of the Building Code, except for detached one and two family dwellings, which would not be required to comply. Buildings replacing any exterior glazing would be required to replace the specific glazing being altered with bird-friendly materials.
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 · Oct 10, 2024
Referred to Comm by Council · Oct 10, 2024
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. 1073
officialInt. No. 1073
officialOctober 10, 2024 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 10-10-24
officialMinutes of the Stated Meeting - October 10, 2024
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
17
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Tiffany CabánShaun AbreuShahana K. HanifShekar KrishnanRobert F. HoldenLynn C. SchulmanSandy NurseChristopher MarteOswald FelizErik D. BottcherChris BanksChi A. OsséRafael Salamanca, Jr.Keith PowersFarah N. LouisRita C. JosephFrank Morano
Who is lobbying on this
From 1 City Clerk eLobbyist filing naming this bill (2024). 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: Referred to Comm by Council (Oct 10, 2024).