Local law · Int 0942-2024
The replacement of lead water service lines
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the replacement of lead water service lines
The heading above is this same sentence with its legal opening removed. No words were added, changed or reordered.
New York City Council
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.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 7, 2026. About our data
Following needs an Agora account. You will sign in first, then come back to this page.
Your position on this bill
Choose the position closest to yours. You'll sign in or create an account to save it.
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Cosponsors
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Pierina Ana Sanchez and 3 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic4
Party is shown for the 4 cosponsors who are on Agora.
Shown in neutral colors by design; Agora is non-partisan.
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Lincoln Restler
- Amanda C. Farías
- Tiffany L. Cabán
Names without a link are in the official record but not on Agora.
Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Jun 18, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts
- Jun 18, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts
- Jun 6, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jun 6, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts
NYC Council