What's happening
This bill requires New York City to publish an online list of people convicted of illegal dumping.
Why it matters
Impacts individuals and businesses in New York City. by making names and details of those convicted of illegal dumping publicly accessible for three years, which could have reputational and economic consequences.
Creates a new public registry. managed by the Department of Sanitation, increasing transparency and potentially serving as a deterrent against illegal dumping by making violations more visible to the community.
Represents a significant change from current practice. , which does not require public disclosure of such convictions, thereby increasing accountability and enabling residents, neighborhood groups, or journalists to track and report on repeat offenders.
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Who cares
Individuals and Businesses at Risk of Conviction
People or entities who may be convicted of illegal dumping in New York City, as their names and penalties will be made public for three years, potentially impacting their reputation and business opportunities.
- Likely concerns
Local Residents and Community Groups
Neighborhood associations and residents concerned about illegal dumping, who may use the registry to identify repeat offenders and advocate for cleaner, safer communities.
Environmental and Advocacy Organizations
Groups focused on environmental protection and urban cleanliness, who may leverage the public registry to track enforcement efforts and campaign for stricter penalties or additional resources.
Employers and Landlords
Businesses and property owners who may wish to review the registry before hiring, contracting, or leasing to individuals or companies, to avoid association with those convicted of illegal dumping.
Headline styles
List Illegal Dumping Offenders
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
No co-sponsors yet.
History
- Referred to cities
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
10989
IN ASSEMBLY
April 14, 2026
Introduced by M. of A. WILLIAMS -- read once and referred to the Committee on Cities
AN ACT to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a publicly available list of persons who have been convicted of illegal dumping
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 16-119 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new subdivision i to read as follows:
i. The commissioner shall establish and maintain a registry of all convictions of a violation of this section for a period of three years. Such registry shall be published on the department's public facing website and shall include, but not be limited to:
a. the name of the person or entity convicted.
b. the nature of the violation of which the person or entity was convicted.
c. the penalty imposed.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD15433-04-6
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