Prohibiting ice cream trucks from using generators or engines powered by carbon-based fuel to provide electricity for food equipment.
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 prohibiting ice cream trucks from using generators or engines powered by carbon-based fuel to provide electricity for food equipment” Read the full text
Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
What it does
This bill would prohibit ice cream trucks operating in the city from using generators or engines powered by carbon-based fuel to provide electricity for food equipment, such as freezers and soft serve machines.
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. 635
officialInt. No. 635
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
4
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).