Testing drinking water for the presence of microplastics
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Mar 19, 2024
Official status: Filed (End of Session)
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to testing drinking water for the presence of microplastics” Read the full text
Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection to test for the presence of microplastics when it collects and analyzes samples of drinking water.
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 · Mar 19, 2024
Referred to Comm by Council · Mar 19, 2024
Filed (End of Session) · Dec 31, 2025
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 692
officialInt. No. 692
officialMarch 19, 2024 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 3-19-24
officialMinutes of the Stated Meeting - March 19, 2024
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
21
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Sandy NurseJames F. GennaroJulie WonShahana K. HanifShaun AbreuJennifer GutiérrezFarah N. LouisGale A. BrewerSandra UngErik D. BottcherLincoln RestlerCrystal HudsonAlexa AvilésSelvena N. Brooks-PowersYusef SalaamPierina Ana SanchezDiana I. AyalaLynn C. SchulmanChris BanksNantasha M. WilliamsJoann Ariola
Who is lobbying on this
American Chemistry Council, Inc.via American Chemistry Council, Inc. · Environment & Natural Resources
1 filingAmerican Chemistry Council, Inc.via Mirram Group LLC · Trade Associations
1 filingFrom 2 City Clerk eLobbyist filings naming this bill (2024). 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: Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025).