Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection Approves Amendments to Home Improvement Contractor and Business Licensing Laws
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On November 12, 2025, the New York City Council's Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection, chaired by Julie Menin, approved amendments to local laws requiring home improvement contractors to provide permit information to owners and mandating public outreach on contractors working without permits. The committee also approved reforms to business licensing requirements, including repealing certain locksmith licensing provisions and other technical amendments.
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- Approved Int. 1193-2025-A requiring home improvement contractors to inform owners about required permits and mandating public outreach on a watch list of contractors working without permits.
- Approved Int. 1308-2025-A reforming business licensing requirements, including repealing subchapter 15 of title 20 related to locksmith licensing and other technical amendments.
- Both introductions were approved by roll call vote with five members present and one absent.
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