S 5391 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits banning the burning of wood, coal, natural gas, propane, or other fuels for the purposes of cooking or otherwise preparing food

This bill prohibits local or state regulations from banning the use of wood, coal, natural gas, propane, or other fuels specifically for cooking or food preparation. It directly affects restaurants, food vendors, and home cooks who use these fuels, preventing environmental restrictions under New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) from applying to culinary fuel use. The key provision amends environmental law to explicitly exclude cooking-related fuel burning from climate-mandated prohibitions and local regulations. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 21, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Feb 21, 2025
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