Asking Albany · Res 0618-2026
Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.11513 and companion legislation in the State Senate…
New York City Council
Sponsor: Alexa Avilés (Council Member, District 38, Democratic)
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Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.11513 and companion legislation in the State Senate, the “Bank of New York City Act,” which would create a framework for cities with a population of one million or more to establish a municipal public bank
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This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the New York State Legislature and the Governor to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.
Summary
“Bank of New York City Act” (A.11513).
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on Finance
Cosponsors
6
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic5
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- Lincoln Restler
- Gale A. Brewer
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Rita C. Joseph
- Kevin C. Riley
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
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Full history
- Sep 10, 2026
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
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- Sep 10, 2026
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Finance
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Read the record
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