Local law · Int 1169-2025

The safe collection and disposal of needles and syringes

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the safe collection and disposal of needles and syringes

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Latest action Jan 20, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Oswald J. Feliz

Council Member, District 15 · Democratic

Summary

This bill would require syringe service programs in New York City to give participants guidance on safely disposing of used needles and syringes, provide information about nearby disposal sites, and offer portable disposal containers. Beginning September 1, 2026, and every six months after, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene would be required to report to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council, and post online, the steps it has taken to collect discarded sharps in public spaces, the steps syringe service providers have taken to collect discarded sharps in the areas they serve, and, when available, the total number of needles, syringes, and other sharps collected by both the department and these providers.

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Where it stands

Became law without the Mayor's signature.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Cosponsors

Rafael Salamanca, Jr., Farah N. Louis and 12 others

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Democratic11

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Crystal Hudson
Erik D. Bottcher

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Recorded votes

Vote: Approved by Council
NYC CouncilDec 18, 2025Result: passed
(47) (1) (0) (3)
Vote: Approved by Committee
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and AddictionDec 17, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

Jan 20, 2026
Returned unsigned by the Mayor
This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor
NYC Council
Jan 17, 2026
Adopted
This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted
Administration
Dec 18, 2025
Passed a chamber
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by Roll Call.
NYC Council
Dec 18, 2025
Sent to the executive
This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council
NYC Council
Dec 17, 2025
Committee vote
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction

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Dec 17, 2025
Amended
This Introduction was Amended by Committee
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
Dec 17, 2025
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
Dec 17, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
Feb 28, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
Feb 28, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
NYC Council