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A 8202 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Directs state agencies to adopt an embodied carbon decarbonization program

Summary
Directs state agencies to adopt an embodied carbon decarbonization program; requires the office of general services to issue operational directives and guidance for common construction materials to reduce the amount of embodied carbon in such materials.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates reduction of embodied carbon in construction materials, advancing decarbonization goals for energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates state agencies to reduce embodied carbon in construction materials, directly lowering emissions and advancing climate goals per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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What changed between versions

A8202 → A8202A · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill was amended to add a new co-sponsor and update the section number from 170-i to 170-j. The most significant substantive change is raising the cost threshold for new construction projects requiring embodied carbon calculations from $500,000 to $1 million, expanding the program's applicability to more projects.
Scope change
The bill's applicability was expanded by increasing the cost threshold for construction projects that must comply with embodied carbon reduction requirements from $500,000 to $1 million.
REQUIREMENT

Raised the cost threshold for construction projects requiring embodied carbon calculations from $500,000 to $1 million, meaning fewer projects will be subject to these requirements.

SCOPE

Added a new co-sponsor (Levenberg) to the bill, indicating broader legislative support.

TECHNICAL

Changed the section number from 170-i to 170-j to reflect the bill's amended status.

DEFINITION

Updated the bill's title and section references to reflect the amended version (A8202A).

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Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
2
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8202A
lower
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
May 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Harvey Epstein
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
NY
74
Co
Photo of Dana Levenberg
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
95