A 5543 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Provides that the department of environmental conservation place a community air monitoring system and similar systems as necessary within a one-mile radius of New York city airports

Summary

Provides that the department of environmental conservation place a community air monitoring system and similar systems as deemed necessary by the department within a one-mile radius of New York city airports; provides for publication of air quality data.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Feb 14, 2025 Last action May 5, 2026

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A5543 → A5543A · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill was amended to shift responsibility for air quality monitoring from the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation to the Department of Environmental Conservation, reflecting a change in how the agency is organized. The requirements for monitoring systems near large airports were broadened to include 'any other equipment deemed necessary' rather than a fixed list of specific sensors, giving officials more flexibility. Additionally, a new provision was added to ensure the department regularly meets with local community leaders to share monitoring results.

Scope change

The bill's scope of responsibility changed from a single commissioner to the broader Department of Environmental Conservation, and the specific technical requirements for monitoring equipment were expanded to allow for additional systems as needed.

REQUIREMENT

The specific list of air pollutants and equipment to be monitored was removed and replaced with a flexible mandate to monitor toxic and criteria pollutants using any necessary equipment.

A new requirement was added for the department to periodically meet with local community organizations and elected officials to inform them of air quality results.

DEFINITION

The term 'commissioner' was changed to 'department' to align with the new organizational structure, and a reference to a specific definition of 'community air monitoring system' was added.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the law was changed from 180 days after enactment to the first day of April following the law's passage.

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Amendments

May 5, 2026

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

May 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 5543A

lower

May 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

lower

Feb 14, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

lower

1 primary · 14 co-sponsors