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Local law · Int 0870-2026

The replacement of lead water service lines

New York City Council

Latest action Apr 30, 2026

Sponsor: James F. Gennaro (Council Member, District 24, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the replacement of lead water service lines

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require property owners other than New York City to replace lead water service lines, and to obtain a certification stating that the property does not have a lead service line, within 10 years. Owners who make up to 50% of the Area Median Income would be eligible for financial assistance from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Any City permit fees required to replace a service line would be waived. DEP would need to replace a service line in a property where a child care program is located for free if DEP is notified. DEP would have to replace a lead service line if it conducts work on or affecting the line. Also, DEP would need to post on its website information on the replacement requirement and available City assistance. An owner that does not replace a lead service line by the deadline would be liable for a civil penalty of up to $1,000, and an owner that fails to obtain a timely certification would be liable for a civil penalty of up to $500.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

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Cosponsors

6

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic4
  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Apr 30, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Apr 30, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

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