NYC Council Introduction 1163

intro.nyc/1163-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Digital signage at public beaches to provide public safety information about rip currents and other water safety hazards.
Status: Laid Over in Committee Committee on Parks and Recreation
Sponsored by Ty Hankerson
Introduced: November 12, 2026

This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation to install digital signs at city beach entrances that would display visual and play audio announcements about the dangers of rip currents and other water safety hazards. The signs would also provide information about what to do if a swimmer is caught in a rip current.