Increasing civil penalties for idling infractions.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts; last step: environmental protection and waterfronts postponed a decision on Oct 20, 2026.

Introduced
Committee hearing (current step)
Committee vote
Council vote
Mayor
Law

Official summary

This bill would increase the minimum and maximum civil penalty that may be imposed for a violation of the anti-idling provisions of the New York City Air Pollution Control Code. Penalties would also increase for vehicle owners who commit a second, third, or subsequent violation within a 3-year period. Additionally, the bill would align the definitions of “bus” and “truck” used in the Air Pollution Control Code with those used in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Timeline

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Introduced in the Council
Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.

City Council: “Introduced by Council”
Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Sent to committee
Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.

City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
Tue, Oct 20, 2026

Public hearing: Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.

Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
Tue, Oct 20, 2026

Changes proposed
A revised version was introduced in committee.

Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
Tue, Oct 20, 2026

Text amended
The committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).

Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · version A

Environmental Protection and Waterfronts postponed a decision
No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.

Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.