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S 2476 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program

Summary
Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program to provide power through an extended outage.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates EV charging infrastructure pilot program, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates EV charging infrastructure, supporting clean energy adoption and reduced transportation emissions80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation infrastructure by establishing EV charging pilot program for resilience during outages, aligning with transportation policy goals.90% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action May 13, 2026
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What changed between versions

S2476 → S2476A · 6 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to simplify definitions by removing specific technical requirements for generators and deleting the original 50-megawatt funding cap. The pilot program is now restricted to emergency response needs during outages, must use existing financial resources, and includes a requirement for a final report by December 2029. The act also now explicitly expires and is repealed on April 1, 2030.
Scope change
The scope was narrowed from a general commercial retail rate program to one focused specifically on emergency response during extended outages.
DEFINITION

Simplified the definition of 'resilient carbon free power generation' by removing specific technical criteria like synchronous generators and fossil fuel exclusions.

SCOPE

Changed the program's purpose to focus exclusively on emergency response needs during extended outages rather than general commercial retail charging.

FISCAL

Deleted the specific 50 megawatt total program cap and the requirement for a 'monthly cash out option'.

Added a requirement that the pilot program must be established using existing financial resources.

REQUIREMENT

Added a mandate for the Public Service Commission to submit a report by December 30, 2029, detailing program usage, costs, and effectiveness.

TIMELINE

Added an explicit expiration date of April 1, 2030, stating the act will be deemed repealed after that date.

Floor votes · Senate May 13, 2026

How they voted

45–15
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
May 13, 2026
D Democratic41
40 Yea 1
97% Yea
R Republican22
5 Yea 15 Nay 2
68% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
2
May 13, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 2476A
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Kevin Parker
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
21
Co
Photo of Chris Ryan
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
NY
50