Local law · Int 0069-2026
Prohibiting city agencies from procuring single-use water containers
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting city agencies from procuring single-use water containers
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would prohibit city agencies from entering into or renewing contracts for the purchase of single-use plastic water containers or meals or refreshments that include such containers, with exceptions for protection of public health and safety, emergencies, or for contracts that were in existence before the bill’s effective date.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Contracts
Cosponsors
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Farah N. Louis and 6 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic7
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- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
- Farah N. Louis
- Harvey D. Epstein
- Gale A. Brewer
- Crystal Hudson
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Carl Wilson
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Contracts
NYC Council