A plan to expand access to temporary public bathrooms at certain special events held during the World Cup

Summary

This bill would require the mayor's office of citywide event coordination and management and the department of parks and recreation to require, to the extent practicable, that the organizer of a "special event" during the 2026 World Cup ensure provision of temporary public bathroom access for attendees. A "special event" is defined as an event on city-owned land during the World Cup for which a permit has been issued by either office and where expected attendance exceeds 500 people. As a condition of the permit, the relevant office or department may require the organizer to: post wayfinding signage directing the public to available temporary bathrooms; ensure temporary bathrooms are open and accessible throughout the event; ensure temporary bathrooms are cleaned, maintained, and appropriately staffed; provide accessible bathrooms in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law; and, where feasible, ensure the provision of washbasins or hand disinfectant dispensers near such temporary bathrooms.

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Where it stands

Became law without the Mayor's signature.

Committee on Economic Development

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Recorded votes

• Vote: Approved by Council

  NYC CouncilMay 14, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (48)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (3)

  See member positions for the vote on May 14, 2026 (Approved by Council)

• Vote: Approved by Committee

  Committee on Economic DevelopmentMay 13, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (7)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

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Full history

1. Jun 15, 2026

   Returned unsigned by the Mayor

   This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

   NYC Council

2. Jun 13, 2026

   Adopted

   This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

   Administration

3. May 14, 2026

   Passed a chamber

   A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by consent Roll Call.

   NYC Council

4. May 14, 2026

   Sent to the executive

   This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

   NYC Council

5. May 13, 2026

   Amended

   This Introduction was Amended by Committee

   Committee on Economic Development

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