S 8753 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the mechanical insulation energy savings program

This bill amends New York's mechanical insulation energy savings program to clarify eligibility and funding details. It directly affects school districts (and potentially public housing/hospitals) with buildings over 20,000 square feet needing insulation upgrades. Key provisions include requiring free "qualified audits" by approved contractors to identify insulation needs and costs, then providing competitive grants covering 50% to 75% of approved insulation installation expenses. The program mandates the authority to establish rules within one year and prioritize applicants who complete these audits.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Jan 20, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jan 12, 2026

How they voted

200
Passed
Total votes 20
Jan 12, 2026
D Democratic13
13 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican7
7 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 12, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-0)
senate
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Jessica Ramos
Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
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