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Local law · Int 0018-2026

A pilot program for power washing machines to clean sidewalk surfaces in commercial corridors

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A Local Law in relation to a pilot program for power washing machines to clean sidewalk surfaces in commercial corridors

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Latest action Mar 16, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Shaun Abreu

Council Member, District 7 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would require that by April 1, 2027, the New York City Department of Sanitation (“DSNY”) implement a pilot program for the use of power washing machines to clean and remove odors and spills from sidewalk surfaces in commercial corridors. DSNY would be required to select a pilot program location in each borough, for a 5-block distance on streets with access to mass transit and high pedestrian traffic. The bill would also require DSNY to report on such pilot program by December 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Became law without the Mayor's signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

Cosponsors

Farah N. Louis, Elsie Encarnación and 3 others

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

  • Democratic3
  • Republican2

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilFeb 12, 2026Result: passed

    (49) (0) (0) (1)

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste ManagementFeb 11, 2026Result: passed

    (8) (0) (0) (1)

Full history

  1. Mar 16, 2026

    Returned unsigned by the Mayor

    This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

    NYC Council

  2. Mar 14, 2026

    Adopted

    This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

    Administration

  3. Feb 12, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by consent Roll Call.

    NYC Council

  4. Feb 12, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  5. Feb 11, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

Show full history (8 earlier events)
  1. Feb 11, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

  2. Feb 11, 2026

    Committee vote

    This Introduction was Approved by Committee

    Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

  3. Feb 11, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

  4. Jan 30, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

  5. Jan 30, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

  6. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  7. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

    NYC Council

  8. Jan 20, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council