S 1823 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires solar panels on installed light fixtures

This bill requires all new light fixtures installed on state parks, parkways, and other lands under the office's jurisdiction to include solar panels. It applies to new installations only, with exceptions for fixtures with historic design or locations receiving inadequate sunlight (such as tunnels or underpasses). The law takes effect immediately upon passage. It directly affects state park and recreation facilities managed by the office.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Nathalia Fernández
DDemocratic
NY
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