Establishing a pilot program to install drinking fountains on fire hydrants and the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof

Summary

This bill would require that the commissioner of environmental protection and fire commissioner establish a pilot program to install drinking fountains on at least 5 fire hydrants per borough. Upon completion of the pilot program, the commissioners would be required to submit a report making recommendations on whether to expand or make the program permanent and identifying any challenges and issues presented by the pilot program. Lastly, the pilot program and report would not be required if the fire commissioner determines that the drinking fountains would interfere with the fire department’s use of fire hydrants and submits a report explaining such determination.

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The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

Full history

1. Dec 31, 2025

   Filed

   This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

   NYC Council

2. Feb 8, 2024

   Introduced

   This Introduction was Introduced by Council

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3. Feb 8, 2024

   Referred to committee

   This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

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