New York City Council members said Friday that this time, irresponsible dog owners across the city have really stepped in it.

Local lawmakers gathered on May 15 at Tompkins Square Park Dog Run, along with New York City’s Dog Mayor, Deputy Dog Mayor and the new Dog Speaker to drum up support for a collection of new bills aimed at deterring owners from ditching their dog’s dookie on the sidewalks, in city parks, and public spaces.

Earlier this month, the council introduced the Safe and Clean Outdoor Ownership Practices (SCOOP) Act, a set of five bills they hope will ease the rising complaints about the poop smeared across the city’s streets.

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Council Member Shahana Hanif, (D-Brooklyn) introduced a bill requiring DSNY and DOHMH to design a public information and outreach campaign about the dangers of leaving dog poop in communities.

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