Local law · Int 0716-2026
A study on the feasibility of achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions
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A Local Law in relation to a study on the feasibility of achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require an office or agency determined by the mayor to study whether and how the city can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions percent to zero without the use of any offsets. A report on the study’s findings would be due no later than 18 months after the effective date of the law.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Jennifer Gutiérrez and 4 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic6
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Full history
- Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 24, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
NYC Council