Vote: Approved by Council
NYC CouncilAug 13, 2026Result: passed
(42) (0) (0) (9)
Local law · Int 0857-2026
Requiring the department of sanitation to install and refill dog waste bag dispensers on public litter baskets
New York City Council
Latest action Sep 14, 2026
Sponsor: Julie Menin (Council Member, District 5, Democratic)
Introduced in conjunction with the Manhattan Borough President.
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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 sanitation to install and refill dog waste bag dispensers on public litter baskets
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Summary
This bill would require the Department of Sanitation to install and regularly fill dog waste bag dispensers on or next to all public litter baskets on city streets. This bill would also require the Department of Sanitation to work with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to conduct a public awareness campaign to educate the public on the negative public health consequences associated with dog waste.
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Where it stands
Became law without the Mayor's signature.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
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Cosponsors
11
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic10
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Recorded votes
Vote: Approved by Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste ManagementAug 13, 2026Result: passed
(10) (0) (0) (1)
Full history
- Sep 14, 2026
Returned unsigned by the Mayor
This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor
NYC Council
- Sep 12, 2026
Adopted
This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted
Administration
- Aug 13, 2026
Committee vote
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
- Aug 13, 2026
Passed a chamber
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by consent Roll Call.
NYC Council
- Aug 13, 2026
Amended
This Introduction was Amended by Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
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- Aug 13, 2026
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
- Aug 13, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
- Aug 13, 2026
Sent to the executive
This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council
NYC Council
- May 19, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
- May 19, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
- Apr 30, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Apr 30, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
NYC Council
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