Requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits.
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 requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits” Read the full text
Public Safety
What it does
This bill would set requirements for when and how police officers can engage in high-speed vehicle pursuits, require publication of footage from vehicle pursuits, and require an annual report on pursuits. No more than two units would be permitted to engage in a pursuit. Officers would be prohibited from engaging in a pursuit unless certain requirements were met, and would be required to get authorization from their supervisor to initiate the pursuit prior to initiating that pursuit. The bill would prohibit officers from using tactical vehicle intervention, also known as the PIT maneuver, and require training for other intervention techniques prior to engaging in them. The bill would establish guidelines for police when aerial support is used or when outside agencies request their assistance in their own high-speed vehicle pursuits. The bill also would require that all pursuits are reviewed by the commissioner and a board convened by the commissioner.
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 Public Safety committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Oswald J. Feliz · chairChris BanksJennifer GutiérrezJoann AriolaJustin E. SanchezKamillah HanksPhil WongSandy NurseTy Hankerson
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 129
officialInt. No. 129
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
8
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Tiffany L. CabánJustin E. SanchezFarah N. LouisJennifer GutiérrezChi A. OsséAlexa AvilésShahana K. HanifShanel Thomas-Henry
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).