Environment

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 3852: Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or more than ninety parts per million of lead; and provides penalties for violations

Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or lead; prevents sellers of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or lead from being held in violation when relying in good faith on a certificate of compliance provided by the manufacturer; provides penalties for violations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits toxic chemicals (PFAS, PAHs, lead) in playground materials, reducing environmental pollution and health risks from hazardous substances.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3535: Relates to the granting of certificates for the construction or operation of industrial wind turbines

Prohibits the granting of a certificate for the construction or operation of an on-shore or off-shore industrial wind turbine or wind farm within the jurisdiction and control of the state and within any area of the state outside of the city of New York unless a certificate for the construction or operation of an on-shore or off-shore industrial wind turbine or wind farm within geographic boundaries of or the shoreline adjacent to the city of New York is granted simultaneously.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits wind turbine certificates outside NYC without simultaneous NYC approval, effectively blocking renewable energy development by creating regulatory barriers.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill restricts wind turbine development by requiring NYC approval for all projects, hindering renewable energy expansion critical for environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wind Coastal & Flood Protection

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vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 5983: Prohibits the application of pesticides to certain local freshwater wetlands

Prohibits the application of pesticides to certain local freshwater wetlands for local governments that have implemented a freshwater wetlands protection law; provides that any local law or ordinance adopted pursuant to this section shall take effect on the first day of January after it shall have been adopted.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits pesticides in freshwater wetlands, directly protecting ecosystems from chemical pollution and aligning with conservation goals.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4053: Enacts the "electric super highway act"

Enacts the "electric super highway act", requiring alternative fuels to be available for public use along the New York state thruway after November 1, 2025 and providing each recommended alternative fuel at least every one hundred twenty miles on both sides of the thruway; defines "alternative fuel".

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates alternative fuel infrastructure (including electric charging) along highways, promoting renewable energy access and clean transportation infrastructure per bill title and requirements.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates alternative fuel infrastructure along highways, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing transportation emissions95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates alternative fuel infrastructure along NY state thruway, promoting EV adoption and sustainable transportation infrastructure as defined in bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1591: Increases the amount of geothermal energy systems tax credits

This bill increases tax credits for installing geothermal energy systems. It raises the maximum credit to $10,000 for systems placed in service on or after July 1, 2025 (up from $5,000 before June 2025). It also adds refundability for qualifying low-income taxpayers or those in disadvantaged communities, allowing excess credits to be refunded instead of carried forward starting in 2026. The policy directly affects homeowners and businesses installing geothermal systems, providing greater financial incentives for adoption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credits ($5k→$10k) and adds refundability for low-income/disadvantaged communities, providing direct tax relief per Budget & Taxes indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases tax credits for geothermal (renewable) systems, raises max credit to $10k, adds refundability for low-income/disadvantaged communities to promote adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases tax credits for geothermal systems, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance per bill summary.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1175: Relates to rainwater harvesting

Provides for requirements for rainwater harvesting designed to temporarily store stormwater runoff for detention or re-use through retention; may assist in meeting stormwater runoff reduction goals.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRainwater harvesting reduces stormwater runoff pollution and conserves water resources, directly supporting environmental protection goals through runoff management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1059: Prohibits the aerial and ground application of malathion and certain pyrethroid-based insecticides

Prohibits the aerial and ground application of malathion and certain pyrethroid-based insecticides within one hundred feet of any school, day care center or park.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits pesticide use near schools/parks, reducing environmental pollution and protecting public health from chemical exposure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3278: Repeals section 1020-dd of the public authorities law, relating to the prohibition of acceptance by the Long Island power authority of preference hydroelectricity

This bill repeals a specific provision (section 1020-dd) in New York's Public Authorities Law that prohibited the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) from accepting "preference hydroelectricity." Preference hydroelectricity refers to hydroelectric power generated from specific sources meeting defined criteria. The repeal removes this legal barrier, allowing LIPA to potentially accept such hydroelectric power in its energy procurement. This change directly affects LIPA's authority to source certain types of hydroelectric energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRepeals prohibition on LIPA accepting preference hydroelectricity (renewable energy), enabling greater renewable energy procurement and aligning with clean energy promotion indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRepealing prohibition on LIPA accepting preference hydroelectricity enables procurement of renewable clean energy, directly promoting renewable resource use per environmental indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hydroelectric

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5055: Includes fuel-flexible linear generators which do not utilize a fossil fuel resource in the process of generating electricity as qualifying as renewable energy systems

Includes fuel-flexible linear generators which do not utilize a fossil fuel resource in the process of generating electricity as qualifying as renewable energy systems.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands renewable energy definition to include fossil-fuel-free generators, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands renewable energy definition to include non-fossil fuel generators, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2164: Establishes extended producer responsibility for household appliances and refrigerants

Establishes extended producer responsibility for household appliances and refrigerants; provides that no later than December 31, 2027, producers shall submit a plan to the department of environmental conservation for the establishment of a collection program for certain covered products.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires producers to establish collection programs for appliances/refrigerants by 2027, reducing waste and preventing pollution from improper disposal, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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