Local law · Int 0768-2026
Increasing penalties for failure to comply with backflow prevention requirements
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing penalties for failure to comply with backflow prevention requirements
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
Summary
This bill would increase the monetary penalties to be imposed on a building owner or operator who fails to comply with installation and reporting requirements for water backflow prevention devices. For failure to install the device, the civil penalty would be $1,000-10,000 and the criminal fine would be $2,000-10,000. For failure to file an annual report, the civil penalty would be $700-10,000 and the criminal fine would be $1,400-10,000.
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Introduced at the request of the Queens Borough President.
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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
Full history
- Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 10, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
NYC Council