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Council members introduce bills on homeownership, legacy businesses, e-bike speeds and more

New York City Council · April 30, 2026
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Summary

Several council members introduced bills to expand homeownership assistance, establish a legacy-business registry, set a 15 mph speed limit for electric-assist bikes, require agency permit timelines, and create transparency measures for animal shelters and assisted outpatient referrals.

At the April 30 stated meeting council members introduced a string of local bills and resolutions touching housing, small businesses, transportation and government transparency.

Council member Brooks Powers introduced two homeownership bills (Intro 8-62 and Intro 8-61) to strengthen the HomeFirst down payment assistance program — increasing its annual target to assist at least 600…

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