Local law · Int 0092-2024
Prohibiting low bass music originating from open-air structures and spaces used for performances or events
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting low bass music originating from open-air structures and spaces used for performances or events
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would prohibit low bass music at a level of 40 hertz or below for a duration of 10 seconds or more that originates from open-air structures and spaces, like stadiums and fields, used for performances or events. The Environmental Control Board would impose civil penalties of $1,000 for a first violation of this prohibition, $2,000 for a second violation committed within 2 years of the first violation, and $4,000 for a third and each subsequent violation committed within 2 years of the first violation.
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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
Keith Powers and Robert F. Holden
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Keith Powers
- Robert F. Holden
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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