Signage indicating hazardous conditions at beaches under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jul 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 signage indicating hazardous conditions at beaches under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation” Read the full text
Parks and Recreation
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to place clear signage at beaches to supplement the use of red flags to better indicate when sections of beaches are closed due to hazardous conditions.
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 · Jul 16, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jul 16, 2026
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
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 976
officialInt. No. 976
officialJuly 16, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 7-16-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
2
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 (Jul 16, 2026).