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Int 0997-2026 · BillCommittee · Aug 13, 2026

A Local Law in relation to creating a pilot program to provide hearing protection equipment for city police officers and providing for the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof

Introduced
Reported from Committee
Passed Council
Local Law
Step 1 of 4 · Introduced
Cosponsors
2
Committee
Committee on Public Safety
Introduced
Aug 13, 2026

Summary

This bill would require the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to create a one-year pilot program to provide in-ear electronic hearing protection equipment with a noise reduction rating of 25 decibels or more to city police officers. The bill would require the NYPD to provide information to officers about hearing loss prevention. The bill also would require the NYPD to publish a report on the pilot program’s effectiveness and whether it should be made permanent.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Aug 13, 2026

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Int 0997-2026: A Local Law in relation to creating a pilot program to provide hearing protection equipment for city police officers and providing for the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof · OpenCongress NYC