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Local law · Int 0561-2026

Regulating the idling of engines and the use of citizen’s complaints to enforce laws enforced by the department of environmental protection

New York City Council

Latest action Oct 20, 2026

Sponsor: James F. Gennaro (Council Member, District 24, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to regulating the idling of engines and the use of citizen’s complaints to enforce laws enforced by the department of environmental protection

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would amend the existing citizens air complaint program by establishing cure options; instituting timelines regarding complaint submission, review, and adjudication; adjusting reward rates; and establishing a code of conduct for participants in the program.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

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

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Full history

  1. Oct 20, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

  2. Oct 20, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

  3. Oct 20, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

  4. Oct 20, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

  5. Feb 12, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

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  1. Feb 12, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

    NYC Council

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