Increasing civil penalties for idling infractions.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing civil penalties for idling infractions” Read the full text
Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
What it does
This bill would increase the minimum and maximum civil penalty that may be imposed for a violation of the anti-idling provisions of the New York City Air Pollution Control Code. Penalties would also increase for vehicle owners who commit a second, third, or subsequent violation within a 3-year period. Additionally, the bill would align the definitions of “bus” and “truck” used in the Air Pollution Control Code with those used in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Environmental Protection and Waterfronts committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 11-A
officialSummary of Int. No. 11
officialInt. No. 11
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialProposed Int. No. 11-A - 6/8/26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
35
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Julie MeninAlexa AvilésFarah N. LouisSandy NurseLincoln RestlerShahana K. HanifCrystal HudsonRita C. JosephSandra UngChristopher MarteCarmen N. De La RosaAmanda C. FaríasNantasha M. WilliamsTiffany L. CabánMercedes NarcisseLynn C. SchulmanJulie WonShekar KrishnanShaun AbreuOswald J. FelizChi A. OsséJennifer GutiérrezEric DinowitzPierina Ana SanchezKamillah HanksKevin C. RileyVickie PaladinoPhil WongElsie EncarnaciónJustin E. SanchezChris BanksGale A. BrewerTy HankersonVirginia MaloneyYusef Salaam
Who is lobbying on this
BUS4NYC Coalition, Inc.via Patcon Associates, Ltd. · Transportation
3 filingsBoro Transit, Inc.via The Elk Street Group, LLC · Transportation
2 filingsPioneer Transportation Corpvia The Elk Street Group, LLC · Transportation
2 filingsTrucking Association of New Yorkvia CMW Strategies LLC · Transportation
1 filingBuilding Contractors Association, Inc.via Cunningham & Cunningham, LLP · Real Estate, Construction, Engineering & Developer
1 filingHampton Jitney, Inc.via Patcon Associates, Ltd. · Transportation
1 filingAcademy Services, Inc.via Patcon Associates, Ltd. · Transportation
1 filingBGR Government Affairs, LLCvia The Elk Street Group, LLC · Transportation
1 filingFrom 12 City Clerk eLobbyist filings naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Jan 29, 2026).