Establishing a pilot program to install drinking fountains on fire hydrants and the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law in relation to establishing a pilot program to install drinking fountains on fire hydrants and the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof” Read the full text
Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
What it does
This bill would require that the commissioner of environmental protection and fire commissioner establish a pilot program to install drinking fountains on at least 5 fire hydrants per borough.
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Where it is
Introduced by Council · Feb 12, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 12, 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. 532
officialInt. No. 532
officialMemorandum in Support
officialFebruary 12, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-12-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
9
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Harvey D. EpsteinFarah N. LouisGale A. BrewerShahana K. HanifChristopher MarteSelvena N. Brooks-PowersJennifer GutiérrezChris BanksCarl Wilson
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