S 2091 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes standards for the reuse of deconstructed building materials

Summary

Establishes standards for the reuse of deconstructed building materials; requires the uniform building code to set standards for salvage lumber; requires the secretary of state to develop a program for grading salvage lumber for structural purposes.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Assembly Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action May 28, 2026

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What changed between versions

S2091 → S2091A · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill was amended to shift its focus from 'used' lumber to 'salvage' lumber, clarifying that the new standards apply specifically to wood recovered from deconstruction. The revision adds strict technical requirements, such as a 90% design value limit and mandatory permanent 'Salvage' labeling, to ensure safety while promoting material reuse. It also updates the committee assignment to reflect the bill's progress through the legislative process.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed and clarified by replacing the general term 'used solid-sawn lumber' with the specific term 'salvage lumber,' emphasizing materials recovered from existing structures.

DEFINITION

Changed the subject matter from 'used solid-sawn lumber' to 'salvage lumber' to precisely define the materials covered by the new standards.

REQUIREMENT

Introduced a requirement that salvage lumber can only use up to 90% of the standard design values for its species and grade.

Added a mandate for permanent, legible 'Salvage' labeling in indelible ink to identify approved materials.

Established specific safety conditions, including temperature exposure limits and verification of structural integrity by approved agencies.

TIMELINE

Updated the procedural history to reflect that the bill was reported favorably by the committee and passed by the Senate.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 11, 2025

How they voted

61–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 63

Mar 11, 2025

D Democratic41

39 Yea 2

95% Yea

R Republican22

22 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

AMENDED ON THIRD READING 2091A

upper

Mar 30, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

Mar 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

upper

Mar 11, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

Mar 11, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

Jan 15, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

upper

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors