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NY A10294
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jenifer Rajkumar
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AI Summary
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Requires the mayor to coordinate snow plowing plans with multiple city agencies including Emergency Management, Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and private contractors, submitting annual plans by November 15th
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Expands snow removal requirements from "primary streets" to "all streets" for curb cuts and pedestrian medians at intersections
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Mandates coordination to ensure sidewalk accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act, continuity of NYC transit operations, and safe school transportation during snow events
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Requires the mayor to submit a post-snow event compliance report within 180 days to the City Council and state homeland security, including NYC 311 complaint data
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Draft snow plans must be submitted by October 1st annually to the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, council members, community boards, and borough presidents for comment
Legislative Description
Enacts the "public leadership for obstructive weather from snow (PLOWS) act" which improves coordination between city run agencies for removing snow in response to a snow event.
Last Action
referred to cities
2/20/2026