Law consists of constitutional, statutory and regulatory laws. Congress is the lawmaking branch of the federal government and passes new laws through a process called “billmaking.” Learn more about how bills become a part of U.S. law, and see how your local elected representatives make changes to the laws of the City of New York.
New York City lawmakers have introduced and passed a number of new laws in the last year. Some of these laws are highlighted below. For a full list of law and rule changes, visit the Laws of the City of New York (Public Access Portal), New York City Council Legislation website or NYC Rules.
This bill would require City agencies to provide notices to employees and job applicants about available student loan forgiveness programs. It would also amend the City’s data breach notification law to align with requirements in State law. The bill would also require that a license be required for third-party food delivery services and repeal the current subchapter in the Administrative Code relating to them.