NYC Council Introduction 807

intro.nyc/0807-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
A plan to expand access to public bathrooms during the World Cup.
Status: Committee Committee on Economic Development
Sponsored by Shaun Abreu
Introduced: April 16, 2026

This bill would require a City agency designated by the mayor to submit to the mayor and the speaker of the Council a plan to expand access to public bathrooms during the 2026 World Cup. The plan would be required to include details of any planned actions by the agency related to: identifying public spaces expected to receive increased foot traffic from World Cup activities; posting wayfinding signage directing the public to nearby available public bathrooms; extending the hours during which public bathrooms are accessible; installing temporary public bathrooms; increasing the frequency of public bathroom maintenance; prioritizing public bathrooms with accessibility features; and compiling and promoting a list of public bathrooms. The agency would be required to submit the plan no later than June 1, 2026. The final plan would also be posted on the agency’s website.