NYC Council Introduction 946

intro.nyc/0946-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Requiring the parks department to repair damage caused by trees owned by the city of New York.
Status: Committee Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley
Introduced: June 11, 2026

This bill would require the Parks Department to repair damage caused by trees planted by the city of New York to sidewalks, roads, and private property as a result of overgrowth and lack of pruning. Homeowners would not be held liable for such damage.