NYC Council Introduction 1154

intro.nyc/1154-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Issuing credits and refunds for department of parks and recreation permits.
Status: Committee Committee on Parks and Recreation
Sponsored by Shanel Thomas-Henry
Introduced: October 22, 2026

This bill would require the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to offer a credit or refund to a permit holder when DPR or another governmental entity determines that the physical area reserved by the permit is unavailable for use during the time period reserved by the permit. DPR or another governmental entity could determine that an area is unavailable for use for any reason, including, but not limited to inclement weather conditions, large-scale events, or law enforcement activity.