NYC Council Introduction 561

intro.nyc/0561-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Regulating the idling of engines and the use of citizen’s complaints to enforce laws enforced by the department of environmental protection.
Status: Committee Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
Sponsored by James F. Gennaro
Introduced: February 12, 2026

This bill would amend the existing citizens air complaint program by establishing cure options; instituting timelines regarding complaint submission, review, and adjudication; adjusting reward rates; and establishing a code of conduct for participants in the program.