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The inspection and cleanup of catch basins and reports on catch basin inspection, cleanup, and maintenance

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the inspection and cleanup of catch basins and reports on catch basin inspection, cleanup, and maintenance

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Latest action Jan 20, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) to submit annual reports on the inspection, cleanup, and maintenance of catch basins in each community district. The first such report would be required no later than September 17, 2026. The bill would also require DEP to inspect catch basins in accordance with a multi-tiered inspection schedule and to evaluate such schedule at least once every 3 years. Finally, the bill would require DEP to resolve a catch basin clog within 8 business days of inspection or receipt of a complaint, whichever is earlier.

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Where it stands

Became law without the Mayor's signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Cosponsors

Joann Ariola, James F. Gennaro and 13 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic13
  • Republican1

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilDec 18, 2025Result: passed

    (47) (1) (0) (3)

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and WaterfrontsDec 18, 2025Result: passed

    (7) (0) (0) (2)

Full history

  1. Jan 20, 2026

    Returned unsigned by the Mayor

    This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

    NYC Council

  2. Jan 17, 2026

    Adopted

    This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

    Administration

  3. Dec 18, 2025

    Committee vote

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

    Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

  4. Dec 18, 2025

    Passed a chamber

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by Roll Call.

    NYC Council

  5. Dec 18, 2025

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

Show full history (7 earlier events)
  1. Dec 18, 2025

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

  2. Dec 18, 2025

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

  3. Dec 18, 2025

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  4. Oct 22, 2025

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

  5. Oct 22, 2025

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

  6. Feb 28, 2024

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  7. Feb 28, 2024

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

    NYC Council