Int 0344-2026 · BillCommittee · Jan 28, 2026

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to testing drinking water for the presence of microplastics

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Sponsor

Farah N. LouisDemocratDistrict 45

Cosponsors

Committee

Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

Introduced

Jan 28, 2026

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection to test for the presence of microplastics when it collects and analyzes samples of drinking water.

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Legislative history

Referred to Comm by Council

Jan 29, 2026· City Council

Introduced by Council