Local law · Int 1513-2025
Requiring the department of parks and recreation to replace trees within 18 months
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of parks and recreation to replace trees within 18 months
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Robert F. Holden
Summary
This bill would require the department of parks and recreation to replace any tree under its jurisdiction within 18 months after it falls or is removed due to disease, damage, or death, unless the department finds that the location is no longer suitable for tree planting.
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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
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic2
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Dec 18, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Dec 18, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Parks and Recreation
NYC Council