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Local law · Int 0957-2026

Rip current signs at beaches under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation

New York City Council

Latest action Jun 30, 2026

Sponsor: Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (Council Member, District 31, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to rip current signs at beaches under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation

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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 require the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation (Parks) to post informational signs about rip tides at each beach entrance, lifeguard chair, and jetty under the jurisdiction of Parks. The Commissioner would be required to post the signs in English, Spanish, and at least two other languages to be determined by Parks.

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 Parks and Recreation

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Cosponsors

9

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

  • Democratic8
  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Jun 30, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Jun 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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