Local law · Int 0741-2024
Prohibiting city agencies from procuring single-use water containers
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting city agencies from procuring single-use water containers
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Erik D. Bottcher
Summary
This bill would prohibit city agencies from entering into or renewing contracts for the purchase of single-use plastic water containers or meals or refreshments that include such containers, with exceptions for protection of public health and safety, emergencies, or for contracts that were in existence before the bill’s effective date.
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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 Contracts
Cosponsors
Julie Won, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and 31 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
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- Julie Won
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
- Alexa Avilés
- James F. Gennaro
- Gale A. Brewer
- Lincoln Restler
- Farah N. Louis
- Justin L. Brannan
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Christopher Marte
- Yusef Salaam
- Shekar Krishnan
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- Shaun Abreu
- Nantasha M. Williams
- Oswald J. Feliz
- Diana I. Ayala
- Keith Powers
- Sandra Ung
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Sandy Nurse
- Crystal Hudson
- Rita C. Joseph
- Chris Banks
- Linda Lee
- Julie Menin
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Kevin C. Riley
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Rafael Salamanca, Jr.
- Susan Zhuang
- Francisco P. Moya
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Jun 23, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Contracts
- Jun 23, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Contracts
- Apr 11, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Apr 11, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Contracts
NYC Council