Regulating the idling of engines and the use of citizen’s complaints to enforce laws enforced by the department of environmental protection.
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 regulating the idling of engines and the use of citizen’s complaints to enforce laws enforced by the department of environmental protection” Read the full text
Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
What it does
This bill would amend the existing citizens air complaint program by establishing cure options; instituting timelines regarding complaint submission, review, and adjudication; adjusting reward rates; and establishing a code of conduct for participants in the program.
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
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. 561-A
officialSummary of Int. No. 561
officialInt. No. 561
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-12-26
officialProposed Int. No. 561-A - 6/8/26
officialFebruary 12, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Who is lobbying on this
Boro Transit, Inc.via The Elk Street Group, LLC · Transportation
2 filingsTrucking Association of New Yorkvia CMW Strategies LLC · Transportation
1 filingSteamfitting Industry Fund of New York and Long Islandvia Steamfitting Industry Fund of New York and Long Island · Trade Associations
1 filingBGR Government Affairs, LLCvia The Elk Street Group, LLC · Transportation
1 filingPioneer Transportation Corpvia The Elk Street Group, LLC · Transportation
1 filingFrom 6 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 (Feb 12, 2026).