Vote: Approved by Committee
Committee on Parks and RecreationAug 13, 2026Result: passed
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Local law · Int 0880-2026
The posting of signs regarding dog waste removal
New York City Council
Latest action Sep 14, 2026
Sponsor: Mercedes Narcisse (Council Member, District 46, Democratic)
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the posting of signs regarding dog waste removal
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Summary
This bill would require the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation to post signs at the entrances and exits of parks, and at certain park facilities, stating the rule prohibiting a person from leaving dog waste on the ground and the associated penalties for violation. Separately, this bill would require the Commissioner of Transportation to post signs on the New York State requirement concerning dog waste removal in public areas and associated penalties. The Commissioner of Transportation would have to consult with the Commissioner of Sanitation to learn of 311 requests for service or complaints concerning dog waste removal from sidewalks or pedestrian plazas, and then post these signs at the involved locations. Finally, the Commissioner of Transportation would be required to submit to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council, and post online, an annual report on the posting of these signs.
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Where it stands
Became law without the Mayor's signature.
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Committee on Parks and Recreation
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Cosponsors
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Recorded votes
Vote: Approved by Council
NYC CouncilAug 13, 2026Result: passed
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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 Parks and Recreation
- 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 Parks and Recreation
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- Aug 13, 2026
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Parks and Recreation
- Aug 13, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Parks and Recreation
- Aug 13, 2026
Sent to the executive
This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council
NYC Council
- Jun 16, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Parks and Recreation
- Jun 16, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Parks and Recreation
- 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 Parks and Recreation
NYC Council
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