Local law · Int 0119-2026
Establishing a reward for individuals who provide information leading to the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of a person who seriously injures or kills…
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a reward for individuals who provide information leading to the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of a person who seriously injures or kills another individual in a hit-and-run accident
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would provide for a reward for individuals who provide information leading to the apprehension, arrest, or conviction of an individual involved in a hit-and-run resulting in a serious physical injury. This bill will mobilize the public in helping to ensure that drivers involved in hit-and-runs are identified, as many hit-and-runs remain unsolved.
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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 Public Safety
Cosponsors
Rita C. Joseph, Mercedes Narcisse and 4 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic4
- Republican2
This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.
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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 Public Safety
NYC Council