Lighting controls for street lighting fixtures.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Apr 16, 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 lighting controls for street lighting fixtures” Read the full text
Transportation and Infrastructure
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Transportation (DOT), when installing a new or replacement street lighting fixture on a residential street, to install a shielded fixture that is controlled by a motion sensor to automatically dim at certain times, subject to certain exceptions. DOT would also be required to conduct a study on the possible citywide use of shielded street lighting fixtures that utilize adaptive lighting controls. Until the completion of such study, DOT would be required to submit annual reports regarding its progress on such study, as well as on the installations on residential streets.
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 · Apr 16, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Apr 16, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Transportation and Infrastructure committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Shaun Abreu · chairChristopher MarteEric DinowitzFarah N. LouisJulie WonJustin E. SanchezPhil WongPierina Ana SanchezSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifShekar Krishnan
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 815
officialInt. No. 815
officialMemorandum in Support
officialApril 16, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 4-16-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
10
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Harvey D. EpsteinSelvena N. Brooks-PowersFarah N. LouisShahana K. HanifYusef SalaamShaun AbreuChris BanksPhil WongLincoln RestlerGale A. Brewer
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Apr 16, 2026).