Post Dog Waste Warning Signs in Parks and Streets
In committee as of Jun 16, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This law would require the city to put up signs in parks and on streets reminding dog owners to pick up after their pets, along with the fines for not doing so. The Department of Transportation would use 311 complaint data to identify specific sidewalks and plazas where signs are most needed. The city would also publish a yearly report tracking where these signs have been posted.
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Details
- Introduced
- Apr 30, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Parks and Recreation
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Laid Over in Committee
Official Description
This bill would require the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation to post signs at the entrances and exits of parks, and at certain park facilities, stating the rule prohibiting a person from leaving dog waste on the ground and the associated penalties for violation. Separately, this bill would require the Commissioner of Transportation to post signs on the New York State requirement concerning dog waste removal in public areas and associated penalties. The Commissioner of Transportation would have to consult with the Commissioner of Sanitation to learn of 311 requests for service or complaints concerning dog waste removal from sidewalks or pedestrian plazas, and then post these signs at the involved locations. Finally, the Commissioner of Transportation would be required to submit to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council, and post online, an annual report on the posting of these signs.