New York Assembly Bill A10989

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/14/26
• Refer: 4/14/26

Caption

Creates a publicly available list of persons who have been convicted of illegal dumping

Summary

A10989 would amend section 16-119 of the New York City Administrative Code to require the commissioner to create and maintain a registry of convictions for illegal dumping violations. The registry would cover convictions for a three-year period and would be posted on the department’s public website. The public registry would include the name of the convicted person or entity, the nature of the violation, and the penalty imposed. The bill is aimed at increasing public transparency and making information about illegal dumping enforcement more accessible to residents and the public.

Impact

If enacted, the bill would add a new public-reporting requirement to New York City’s illegal dumping enforcement framework by mandating a searchable, publicly available conviction registry. It would affect the city agency responsible for administering section 16-119, as well as individuals and businesses convicted of illegal dumping, whose names and case details would be disclosed for up to three years.

Sentiment

The available record shows no committee transcript or recorded votes, so there is no documented debate to gauge support or opposition. Based on the bill text and caption, the measure appears to be framed as a transparency and enforcement tool, suggesting a likely pro-enforcement, anti-dumping policy rationale.

Contention

No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. Potential areas of concern, if raised, would likely involve privacy, reputational harm, or fairness in publicly listing convicted persons and entities, versus the bill’s stated goal of public accountability and deterrence for illegal dumping.