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Local law · Int 0140-2026

Requiring bird friendly materials in certain existing buildings and the development of a bird friendly materials workforce

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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 and the development of a bird friendly materials workforce

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Latest action Jan 29, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Tiffany L. Cabán

Council Member, District 22 · Democratic

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Summary

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.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Cosponsors

Shaun Abreu, Farah N. Louis and 8 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic9
  • Republican1

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

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Full history

  1. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings

    NYC Council