Vote: Approved by Council
NYC CouncilDec 18, 2025Result: passed
(44) (3) (1) (3)
Local law · Int 0868-2024
Prohibiting the distribution of hypodermic syringes and needles by mobile syringe service programs in certain locations
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the distribution of hypodermic syringes and needles by mobile syringe service programs in certain locations
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Latest action Jan 20, 2026
New York City Council
Summary
This bill would prohibit the distribution by mobile syringe service programs of hypodermic syringes and needles within any playground; within 50 feet of a playground, where practicable; on any school premises, or adjacent to any school premises.
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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
Cosponsors
Linda Lee, Carmen N. De La Rosa and 15 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic14
- Republican1
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- Linda Lee
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Robert F. Holden
- Rita C. Joseph
- Julie Menin
- Susan Zhuang
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Shekar Krishnan
- Chris Banks
- Farah N. Louis
- Christopher Marte
- Eric Dinowitz
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Recorded votes
Vote: Approved by Committee
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and AddictionDec 17, 2025Result: passed
(6) (1) (0) (0)
Full history
- Jan 20, 2026
Returned unsigned by the Mayor
This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor
NYC Council
- Jan 17, 2026
Adopted
This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted
Administration
- Dec 18, 2025
Passed a chamber
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by Roll Call.
NYC Council
- Dec 18, 2025
Sent to the executive
This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council
NYC Council
- Dec 17, 2025
Committee vote
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
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- Dec 17, 2025
Amended
This Introduction was Amended by Committee
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
- Dec 17, 2025
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
- Dec 17, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
- Feb 28, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
- Feb 28, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
- Feb 7, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Re-referred to Committee by Council to the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
NYC Council
- May 16, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- May 16, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health
NYC Council