NYC Council Introduction 880

intro.nyc/0880-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Posting of signs on the prohibition of leaving dog waste on the ground.
Status: Committee Committee on Parks and Recreation
Sponsored by Mercedes Narcisse
Introduced: April 30, 2026

This bill would require the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation to post signs at the entrances and exits of parks, and at certain park facilities, stating the rule prohibiting a person from leaving dog waste on the ground and the associated penalties for violation. Separately, this bill would require the Commissioner of Transportation to post signs on the New York State requirement concerning dog waste removal in public areas and associated penalties. The Commissioner of Transportation would have to consult with the Commissioner of Sanitation to learn of 311 requests for service or complaints concerning dog waste removal from sidewalks or pedestrian plazas, and then post these signs at the involved locations. Finally, the Commissioner of Transportation would be required to submit to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council, and post online, an annual report on the posting of these signs.