Installation of porous pavement as part of street reconstruction projects.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Sep 10, 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 the installation of porous pavement as part of street reconstruction projects, and to repeal and replace section 19-155 of such code, relating to a study on permeable roadway and sidewalk materials” Read the full text
Transportation and Infrastructure
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the Department of Design and Construction, to install porous pavement as part of each street reconstruction project located within certain areas at risk of rainfall-induced or coastal flooding, subject to certain exceptions.
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 · Sep 10, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Sep 10, 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. 1059
officialInt. No. 1059
officialMemorandum in Support
officialSeptember 10, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 9-10-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
3
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 (Sep 10, 2026).