S 4046 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits fuel oil, grade number four in any building or facility in the state

This bill prohibits the use of grade 4 fuel oil (as defined by ASTM D396-15c) in all buildings and facilities across the state after July 1, 2030. It directly affects property owners, businesses, and institutions currently using this fuel type for heating or energy. The law implements a specific date-based ban, with an exception allowing municipalities to adopt stricter regulations. The policy change requires facilities to transition to alternative fuel sources or systems by the 2030 deadline.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Last action Apr 22, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 29, 2025

How they voted

3917
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 63
May 29, 2025
D Democratic41
35 Yea 1 Nay 5
85% Yea
R Republican22
4 Yea 16 Nay 2
72% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Apr 22, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
May 29, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
May 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

Sponsors