Banning the use of commercial char broilers on or in connection with mobile food vending units.
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 banning the use of commercial char broilers on or in connection with mobile food vending units” Read the full text
Consumer and Worker Protection
What it does
This bill would prohibit the use of commercial char broilers at mobile food vending units. Vendors who are found using commercial char broilers would be subject to civil penalties of between $400 and $1,600. If a vendor commits a violation subsequent to a first violation, the Department of Environmental Protection may confiscate the char broiler with the opportunity for a post-seizure hearing.
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 Consumer and Worker Protection committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Harvey D. Epstein · chairCarl WilsonCarmen N. De La RosaChi A. OsséChris BanksGale A. BrewerJoann AriolaKamillah HanksLynn C. SchulmanShekar KrishnanShirley Aldebol
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 469
officialInt. No. 469
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
2
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
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