Relates to the electrification of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Summary
Directs the New York City Economic Development Corporation to immediately commence any proceedings, processes, stakeholder engagement, or capital projects necessary for the installation of shore power capability at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill was amended to accelerate the electrification deadline for the Manhattan Cruise Terminal from 2031 to 2029, reduce the expiration date of the law from 2032 to 2030, and add administrative requirements for tracking the law's implementation. The changes aim to speed up the transition to shore power for cruise ships while ensuring better record-keeping of the legislation's status.
Scope change
The bill's timeline was shortened to require faster implementation of electrification requirements.
TIMELINE
The deadline for completing shore power electrification at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal was moved forward from December 31, 2031 to December 31, 2029.
The expiration date of the law was changed from January 1, 2032 to January 1, 2030 to align with the accelerated implementation schedule.
TECHNICAL
New administrative requirements were added requiring the NYC Economic Development Corporation president to notify the Legislative Bill Drafting Commission when the law is enacted, to maintain accurate official records.
ENFORCEMENT
Fines and penalties for vessel operators violating shore power requirements were added to the bill's provisions.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
lower
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 2277A
lower
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
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