Requiring the department of parks and recreation to resolve risks posed by trees on public property.
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 requiring the department of parks and recreation to resolve risks posed by trees on public property” Read the full text
Parks and Recreation
What it does
This bill would expand the Department of Parks and Recreation’s (DPR) already-existing NYC Tree Risk Management Program. This bill would require that DPR: (i) reduce the backlog of low- and moderate-risk tree work orders; (ii) increase routine inspections of individual trees; (iii) implement a reporting requirement for DPR’s work on previously-completed inspections of low- and moderate-risk trees; and (iv) set standards for response times to all trees inspected in the future.
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 Parks and Recreation committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Ty Hankerson · chairChristopher MarteFrank MoranoKayla SantosuossoLinda LeeMercedes NarcissePierina Ana SanchezSandra UngSandy NurseShekar KrishnanYusef Salaam
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 575
officialInt. No. 575
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
5
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
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).