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Local law · Int 0917-2026

Sanitation and cleanliness requirements for roadway and sidewalk cafes

New York City Council

Latest action Sep 14, 2026

Sponsor: Justin E. Sanchez (Council Member, District 17, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to sanitation and cleanliness requirements for roadway and sidewalk cafes

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 24, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require roadway and sidewalk cafe operators to ensure that their outdoor setups are clear of trash, debris, graffiti, vermin, food scraps and unsanitary conditions. Operators who violate this provision would be subject to civil penalties ranging from $300 for the first offense to $600 for the second and subsequent offenses.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Became law without the Mayor's signature.

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

Committee

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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Cosponsors

8

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

  • Democratic6
  • Republican2

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilAug 13, 2026Result: passed

    (42) (0) (0) (9)

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureAug 13, 2026Result: passed

    (8) (0) (0) (3)

Full history

  1. Sep 14, 2026

    Returned unsigned by the Mayor

    This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

    NYC Council

  2. Sep 12, 2026

    Adopted

    This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

    Administration

  3. Aug 13, 2026

    Committee vote

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  4. Aug 13, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by consent Roll Call.

    NYC Council

  5. Aug 13, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Show full history (7 earlier events)
  1. Aug 13, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  2. Aug 13, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  3. Aug 13, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  4. Jun 25, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  5. Jun 25, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  6. May 20, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  7. May 20, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

    NYC Council

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