S 8933 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in photovoltaic modules

Summary

Provides that on and after January 1, 2028, no person shall sell, offer for sale or manufacture in this state any photovoltaic modules containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as intentionally added chemicals.

Issues: ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action May 12, 2026

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What changed between versions

S8933 → S8933A · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add four new sponsors and update the effective date of the ban on PFAS in solar panels from 2027 to 2028. Additionally, the bill text was reorganized to include committee discharge language and update the document tracking number.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the ban date was extended by one year, and the legislative process now reflects additional sponsors and committee actions.

TIMELINE

The effective date for the prohibition on selling or manufacturing photovoltaic modules containing PFAS was changed from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028.

SCOPE

Three additional senators (Gallivan, Mattera, and Oberacker) were added to the list of bill sponsors.

REQUIREMENT

The text was updated to indicate that the bill was discharged from committee, amended, and recommitted, reflecting its current legislative status.

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Committee

Amendments

May 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 8933A

upper

May 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

upper

Mar 16, 2026

Upper · Passed

NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED

upper

Jan 16, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

upper

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors