Local law · Int 0027-2024
Monitoring helicopter noise
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to monitoring helicopter noise
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to identify the areas of the city that commonly experience helicopter noise and install sound level meters in those areas on top of city buildings, streetlights and, upon request of the owner, private buildings. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection would also be required to reassess the identified areas every 2 years. The data collected by the sound level meters would be reported on the Department of Environmental Protection’s website monthly.
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Where it stands
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Economic Development
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Lincoln Restler and 5 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic6
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Apr 16, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Economic Development
- Apr 16, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Economic Development
- Apr 5, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Re-referred to Committee by Council to the Committee on Economic Development
NYC Council
- Feb 8, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
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- Feb 8, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts
NYC Council