Use of renewable diesel fuel.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Feb 12, 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 the use of renewable diesel fuel” Read the full text
Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
What it does
This bill would require all City-owned or -operated diesel fuel-powered motor vehicles to be powered by renewable diesel fuel or a renewable diesel fuel blended with biodiesel beginning July 1, 2026. The bill would also require the Department of Environmental Protection to annually report on the number of such motor vehicles powered by renewable diesel fuel.
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 · Feb 12, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 12, 2026
Hearing Held by Committee · Feb 25, 2026
Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
Laid Over by Committee · Feb 25, 2026
Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
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. 555
officialInt. No. 555
officialCommittee Report 2/25/26
officialHearing Testimony 2/25/26
officialAppearance Cards 2/25/26
officialHearing Transcript 2/25/26
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-12-26
officialFebruary 12, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
3
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Who is lobbying on this
Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative, Inc.via Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
3 filingsFrom 3 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: Laid Over by Committee (Feb 25, 2026).