Local law · Int 0771-2026
The licensing of general contractors
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the licensing of general contractors
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
Summary
This bill would require general contractors to be licensed by the Department of Buildings (DOB) in a manner similar to how other trades are licensed under DOB, and would prohibit any person from performing general contractor work unless approved by DOB. Applicants for permits from DOB must be licensed general contractors who are “designees” of approved general contracting businesses or, with respect to work performed by city agencies, the “designees” of such agencies. This bill would require applicants for a general contractor license from DOB to meet certain qualifications, including, but not limited to, possessing a valid Site Safety Training Supervisor Card.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Cosponsors
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic1
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Full history
- Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 10, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings
NYC Council