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Local law · Int 0555-2026

The use of renewable diesel fuel

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the use of renewable diesel fuel

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Latest action Feb 25, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

James F. Gennaro

Council Member, District 24 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would require all City-owned or -operated diesel fuel-powered motor vehicles to be powered by renewable diesel fuel or a renewable diesel fuel blended with biodiesel beginning July 1, 2026. The bill would also require the Department of Environmental Protection to annually report on the number of such motor vehicles powered by renewable diesel fuel.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

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

Committee

Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

Cosponsors

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

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Full history

  1. Feb 25, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

  2. Feb 25, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

  3. Feb 12, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  4. Feb 12, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

    NYC Council