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NYC Council · Int 0621-2026 · Committee

The removal of harmful tree species.

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 removal of harmful tree species Read the full text

Parks and Recreation

What it does

This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks) to create a list of at least 50 of the most harmful tree species based on certain factors, including the potential damage a tree species can cause to nearby property. Where a tree under the jurisdiction of Parks is adjacent to a certain property, the property owner may request that Parks remove the tree and replace it with a non-harmful tree. Parks would have nine months to remove that tree and replace it with a less harmful tree.
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 · the latest recorded action

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

This committee’s full record

Official documents

Straight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.

The numbers

6
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Linda LeeSandra UngShekar KrishnanNantasha M. WilliamsMercedes NarcisseFarah N. Louis
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).