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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

Latest action Sep 10, 2026

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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What this can and cannot do

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

Committee on Finance

Cosponsors

6

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

  • Democratic5

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Full history

  1. Sep 10, 2026

    Introduced

    This Resolution was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Sep 10, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Finance

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