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Local law · Int 0913-2024

Requiring that balloons made with electrically conductive material and filled with gas lighter than air be weighted and include warning labels

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring that balloons made with electrically conductive material and filled with gas lighter than air be weighted and include warning labels

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Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

New York City Council

Sponsor

Robert F. Holden

Summary

This bill would require that any retailer that sells balloons constructed using metallic materials to attach a label to each balloon with a warning about the dangers of metallic balloons colliding with power lines and the retailer’s identifying information. Retailers would also be required to attach weights to any balloon filled with gas lighter than air. Any retailer that violates this law would be subject to a civil penalty of at least $100 for each balloon sold or offered for sale in violation, with a maximum total daily penalty of $2,000.

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Where it stands

The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted
Filed at end of session

Committee

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

Cosponsors

Justin L. Brannan

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

  • Justin L. Brannan

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. May 23, 2024

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. May 23, 2024

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

    NYC Council