Local law · Int 0072-2024
Emergency response protocols on days of air quality emergency
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to emergency response protocols on days of air quality emergency
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to declare any day on which the federal Air Quality Index is expected to or does exceed 150 as a “Spare the Air Day,” and to post on its website and publicly disseminate information concerning the air quality emergency. The bill would also require DEP to work with other agencies to implement emergency response protocols on Spare the Air Days, including by ensuring that all clean air centers are open to the public, distributing face masks, opening High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, and creating short-term access to shelters for homeless individuals. The bill would also prohibit outdoor charcoal grilling on Spare the Air Days, as well as other activities that impair outdoor air quality, as determined by DEP in collaboration with the New York City Office of Emergency Management and any other relevant agency.
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Introduced in conjunction with the Brooklyn Borough President.
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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 Fire and Emergency Management
Cosponsors
Tiffany L. Cabán, Carmen N. De La Rosa and 13 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
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- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Shaun Abreu
- Keith Powers
- Linda Lee
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Althea V. Stevens
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Gale A. Brewer
- Crystal Hudson
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Alexa Avilés
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- Chi A. Ossé
- Diana I. Ayala
- Shekar Krishnan
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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 Fire and Emergency Management
NYC Council