A study on the feasibility of achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Feb 24, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law in relation to a study on the feasibility of achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions” Read the full text
Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
What it does
This bill would require an office or agency determined by the mayor to study whether and how the city can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions percent to zero without the use of any offsets. A report on the study’s findings would be due no later than 18 months after the effective date of the law.
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 24, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 24, 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. 716
officialInt. No. 716
officialFebruary 24, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialMemorandum in Support
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-24-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
7
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Yusef SalaamFarah N. LouisJennifer GutiérrezTy HankersonHarvey D. EpsteinLynn C. SchulmanLincoln Restler
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Feb 24, 2026).