Local law · Int 1202-2025
Prohibiting the installation of artificial grass in city parks
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the installation of artificial grass in city parks
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would prohibit the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation from installing artificial grass in New York City parks, with the exception of repairing or reconstructing artificial grass installed prior to the effective date of the bill.
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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
Committee
Committee on Parks and Recreation
Cosponsors
Shekar Krishnan, Chris Banks and 7 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic7
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- Shekar Krishnan
- Chris Banks
- Julie Won
- Oswald J. Feliz
- Diana I. Ayala
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Alexa Avilés
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Robert F. Holden
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 27, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Parks and Recreation
NYC Council