Local law · Int 0031-2024
Requiring testing at city waterfronts for harmful substances in the water and the posting of results online
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring testing at city waterfronts for harmful substances in the water and the posting of results online
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in consultation with the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, to conduct testing of the bodies of water abutting New York City waterfronts at least one time per week concerning levels of harmful substances, including but not limited to harmful algal blooms and petroleum. This bill would also require DEP to post on its website the results of its testing within three days after each instance of testing.
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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
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Lincoln Restler and 12 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
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- Farah N. Louis
- Lincoln Restler
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Crystal Hudson
- Julie Menin
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Nantasha M. Williams
- Diana I. Ayala
- Kevin C. Riley
- Amanda C. Farías
- Alexa Avilés
- Shahana K. Hanif
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 8, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- 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