Local law · Int 0678-2024
Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to measure pollutants near potential pollution hotspots in community air quality surveys
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to measure pollutants near potential pollution hotspots in community air quality surveys
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to include in its annual community air quality survey pollution measurements for at least 50 “potential pollution hotspots,” locations in close proximity to a source that is likely to significantly increase the concentrations of pollutants in its immediate vicinity.
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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 Health
Cosponsors
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic2
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Mar 19, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 19, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health
NYC Council