Local law · Int 0275-2024
The length of the season and operating hours for city beaches and pools
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the length of the season and operating hours for city beaches and pools
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would extend the length of the beach and outdoor pool season for those beaches and pools under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation to begin on the second Saturday in May and end on the second Sunday of each October, instead of on the Sunday following Labor Day. The operating hours of such beaches and outdoor pools would be extended from the current 10:00AM to 6:00PM to 8:00AM to 8:00PM. Pools located at indoor facilities would be required to be open each day at a minimum from 7:00AM to 9:00PM.
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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 Parks and Recreation
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Gale A. Brewer and 17 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic18
- Republican1
This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.
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- Farah N. Louis
- Gale A. Brewer
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Crystal Hudson
- Shaun Abreu
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Julie Menin
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Chris Banks
- Sandy Nurse
- Amanda C. Farías
- Kamillah Hanks
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Mar 1, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Parks and Recreation
- Mar 1, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Parks and Recreation
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Parks and Recreation
NYC Council