One New York City politician is pushing a law that would “fully legalize” bodega cats in the five boroughs.

City Council member Keith Powers — who is running for Manhattan borough president — unveiled a bill to tweak the city health code to allow the ubiquitous, but surprisingly illegal, pets.

“There are a lot of things that come to mind when you think of New York City, but bodegas – and the cats that live in them – are one of the iconic parts of our city,” Powers said.

“Bodega cats embody the New York spirit: friendly, welcoming, and anti-rat. I’m proud that my legislation will codify them into city law and provide resources to keep them healthy,” he added.

Bodega cats are not allowed under the city and state health codes, and therefore are entirely unregulated – leaving the door open for abuse and neglect, The Post previously reported.

“The state also has a role to play here,” a rep for Powers told The Post, “but this legislation takes care of the city issue, by amending the city health code to specifically allow bodega cats. It paves the way for the state to make the necessary changes on their end to fully legalize bodega cats.” 

The legislation, set to be introduced in the coming weeks, also aims to create a free vaccination program for the four-legged deli managers.

The bill was inspired by a grassroots petition to provide bodega owners critical veterinary resources, which blasted “outdated health codes and inconsistent care practices” for leaving cats at risk and burdening owners with “unfair fines.”

The petition’s creator, Bodega Cats of New York founder Dan Rimada, called the legislation a “huge moment” both for bodega cats and the people who love them.

“While the bill is still being finalized, this is the first formal step toward creating city policy that recognizes what we’ve always known,” Rimada said, “bodega cats belong here.”