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Local law · Int 0936-2026

The establishment of a department of coastal protection

New York City Council

Latest action Sep 30, 2026

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

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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the establishment of a department of coastal protection

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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 create a Department of Coastal Protection, headed by a Commissioner of Coastal Protection. The Commissioner would be responsible for developing policies and programs relating to coastal protection measures in the City and educating the public about such coastal protection measures.

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

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

Also referred to Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation.

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Cosponsors

4

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

  • Democratic4

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Full history

  1. Sep 30, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

  2. Sep 30, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

  3. Aug 14, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Re-referred to Committee by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

    NYC Council

  4. Jun 11, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  5. Jun 11, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

    NYC Council

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