Int 0976-2026
Signage indicating hazardous conditions at beaches under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.
IntroductionIn CommitteeCommittee on Parks and Recreationintroduced 2026-07-16
In committee — awaiting review.
Official record · Legistar
Agenda: 2026-07-16
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to place clear signage at beaches to supplement the use of red flags to better indicate when sections of beaches are closed due to hazardous conditions.
Committee on Parks and Recreation — Department of Parks and Recreation.
Outlook
22% of similar bills passed
11 passed · 39 died
This bill: 23 days in committee
Similar bills: median 624 days · 139 days when passed
Compared against 50 Introduction bills in Committee on Parks and Recreation.
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Int 0710-2022
Posting water quality monitoring test results at beaches.
458dFiled
Int 1857-2020
Signs posted on park entrances that are visible at night.
707dFiled
Int 2388-2021
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Sponsors (2)
Lifecycle
IntroducedIntroduced by Council
2026-07-16 · City Council
ActionReferred to Comm by Council
2026-07-16 · City Council
Heard at (1)
City Council · 2026-07-16 · 1:30 PM · Council Chambers - City Hall
Attachments (4)
- Summary of Int. No. 976
- Int. No. 976
- July 16, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
- Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 7-16-26
Full text
Int. No. 976
By Council Members Louis and Morano
..Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to signage indicating hazardous conditions at beaches under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation
..Body
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 1 of title 18 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 18-166 to read as follows:
� 18-166 Signage at beaches for hazardous conditions. The commissioner shall place signs along the perimeter of any section of a beach under the jurisdiction of the department that is closed due to: hazardous weather conditions; the lack of sufficient staff; or the safety of the public. Such signs shall clearly indicate the reason for such closure and that swimming is prohibited in the waters directly adjoining such section for the duration of the closure.
� 2. This local law takes effect immediately.
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