A 10696 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in photovoltaic modules

Summary

Provides that on and after January 1, 2028, no person shall sell, offer for sale or manufacture in this state any photovoltaic modules containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as intentionally added chemicals.

Issues: ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

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Governor

Introduced Mar 20, 2026 Last action May 13, 2026

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A10696 → A10696A · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill was amended to delay the prohibition on selling or manufacturing photovoltaic modules containing certain chemicals from 2027 to 2028. This change extends the timeline by one year, providing manufacturers and suppliers with an additional year to adjust their operations before the ban takes effect.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains the same, but the applicability date was shifted forward by one year.

TIMELINE

The effective date for the ban on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in solar modules was changed from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028.

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Committee

Amendments

May 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 10696A

lower

May 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

lower

Mar 20, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors