Track LegislationIntroducedIntro
Int 0696-2026IntroductionIn CommitteePending 114d
Require Education on Proper Cooking Oil Disposal
In committee as of Apr 7, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
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✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would require city agencies to teach residents how to properly dispose of cooking oil and grease from their kitchens. The goal is to help people avoid pouring oil down drains, which can clog pipes and cause environmental problems.
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Details
- Introduced
- Feb 24, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (10)
Introduced byMercedes Narcisse (D46)
Official Description
This bill would mandate the department of environmental protection, in collaboration with the department of sanitation, to conduct outreach and education to the general public on the proper disposal of cooking oil and grease.