Environment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1314: Relates to the prevention and mitigation of marine and coastal debris

Relates to the prevention and mitigation of marine and coastal debris; defines terms; requires the department of environmental conservation to prepare and annually update a marine and coastal debris action plan.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires DEP to develop annual marine debris action plan, directly addressing pollution control and environmental protection through prevention/mitigation measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2580: Establishes a biodiesel grant program for the agricultural production of biodiesel

Establishes a biodiesel grant program for the agricultural production of biodiesel fuel; defines biodiesel fuel as a fuel comprised of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats, designated B100, and meeting the requirements of the American Society of Testing and Materials designation of D 6751; establishes the biodiesel grant program fund.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes grant program for biodiesel (renewable fuel), directly funding agricultural production of renewable energy per ASTM standards, aligning with promoting clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds biodiesel production (a renewable fuel reducing emissions) under ASTM standards, promoting clean energy alternatives per bill's grant program.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 1456: Requires certain watercraft, aircraft, and trains to be zero emissions; requires the study of certain clean energy sources; requires certain monetary incentives for clean energy vehicles

Requires certain watercraft, aircrafts, and trains to use clean energy, including ensuring such vehicles are zero-emissions; requires NYSERDA to study zero-emission commercial vehicles, the use of renewable energy in publicly funded airports, and the use of sustainable aviation fuel; requires NYSERDA to administer a grant program to flying schools and clubs that install charging infrastructure.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires zero-emission watercraft/aircraft/trains, mandates NYSERDA studies on renewable energy in airports/aviation, and funds clean energy vehicle infrastructure grants.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates zero-emission transport, funds clean energy studies, and provides incentives for eco-friendly vehicles, directly reducing emissions and promoting sustainability.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires zero-emission watercraft, aircraft, and trains; funds clean energy studies and charging infrastructure for transit, directly advancing sustainable transportation policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Airports Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8412: Relates to extending the exemption of certain chemicals used in mattresses from regulation for an additional year

This bill extends an existing exemption allowing mattress manufacturers to use specific chemicals (modacrylic fiber without antimony trioxide or aramid fibers) in certain mattress components without facing environmental regulations. The exemption, which currently expires January 1, 2027, is extended to January 1, 2028. It directly affects mattress producers who rely on these chemical treatments for internal barriers or bottom fabric layers in memory foam, gel foam, or one-sided mattresses. The key provision simply delays the regulatory compliance date by one year for these particular materials.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExtends exemption from environmental regulations for mattress chemicals, preventing regulatory oversight of potentially harmful substances used in manufacturing.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1966: Includes wildlife animals as those subject to the animal cruelty provisions

This bill (A 1966) expands New York's animal cruelty law to include wildlife animals - such as deer, birds, or other non-insect species - as protected under the law, alongside companion animals. It directly affects wildlife by adding them to the list of animals covered by cruelty provisions, meaning intentional harm to these animals could now be prosecuted under the law. The key mechanism amends the law to define "wildlife" per environmental conservation law, while explicitly maintaining exemptions for lawful hunting, trapping, fishing, pest control, and other authorized activities. This change does not alter existing legal activities like hunting or pest management but extends cruelty protections to wildlife for the first time under this specific statute.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands animal cruelty protections to wildlife (deer, birds), directly aligning with environmental conservation law to prevent harm to natural resources and biodiversity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 207: Prohibits the comptroller from using environment, social, and governance criteria when investing the state pension fund

Prohibits the comptroller from using environment, social, and governance criteria as a screening method for selecting companies and funds to invest the state pension fund in.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks ESG criteria, preventing pension fund investments in renewable energy companies, weakening clean energy support.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits using environmental criteria in pension fund investments, removing environmental considerations from investment decisions and weakening ESG-based environmental protection efforts.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7394: Relates to labeling requirements for native plant seeds

Requires certain information to be included on labeling of native plant seeds for sale or distribution in New York state; requires the commissioner of agriculture and markets to promulgate certain requirements for labeling of native plant seeds; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires accurate labeling of native plant seeds, promoting proper use in conservation efforts and supporting local biodiversity conservation.85% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 4691: Prohibits the sale and distribution of certain mercury-added lamps

Prohibits the sale and distribution of compact fluorescent mercury-added lamps and linear fluorescent mercury-added lamps on and after January 1, 2029; provides exceptions; allows for sale of otherwise prohibited lamps from existing stock acquired prior to such date.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits mercury-added lamps, reducing environmental pollution from mercury emissions, a key pollution control measure in environmental protection.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5248: Enacts the "New York state waste recycling and reduction act"

Enacts the "New York state waste recycling and reduction act" to require each commercial building in the state to recycle paper products and single-use plastic products produced or used on site.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates recycling of paper/single-use plastics in commercial buildings, reducing waste and conserving resources - direct environmental protection measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 7133: Enacts the renewable natural gas standard act; appropriation

Enacts the "renewable natural gas standard act"; requires the public service commission to establish a program to require that gas corporations procure renewable natural gas from third-parties, including affiliates of the gas corporation, for distribution to natural gas customers.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates renewable natural gas procurement, advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence in gas distribution.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates gas corporations to procure renewable natural gas, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy alternatives per bill's requirement for renewable content in gas distribution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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