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A 10917 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires battery energy storage system owners and operators to demonstrate compliance with workforce reliability standards as a condition of state financial assistance; extends prevailing wage requirements

Summary
Requires battery energy storage system owners and operators to demonstrate compliance with workforce reliability standards as a condition of state financial assistance; extends prevailing wage requirements and whistleblower protections to operations and maintenance employees at covered battery energy storage systems; directs the public service commission to promulgate implementing regulations; and requires a periodic review of implementation.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill strengthens battery energy storage systems, a critical clean energy infrastructure component, by enforcing workforce reliability and extending wage protections.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill extends prevailing wage requirements and whistleblower protections to battery energy storage workers, directly strengthening labor rights and compensation.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 8, 2026 Last action Apr 8, 2026
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Michaelle Solages
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