Local law · Int 0094-2024
Prohibiting the issuance of permits for the use of sound apparatuses to produce low bass sounds
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the issuance of permits for the use of sound apparatuses to produce low bass sounds
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would prohibit the Police Commissioner from issuing permits for the use of sound apparatuses to produce low bass sounds at a level of 40 hertz or below for a duration of 10 seconds or more.
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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 Public Safety
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 Public Safety
NYC Council