Environment

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9115: Relates to the management of PFAS in biosolids

Relates to the management of PFAS in biosolids in the state by requiring testing and reporting of certain groundwater, biosolids, and soil and establishing a moratorium on the sale and use of biosolids; establishes the PFAS agricultural response program and fund to assist farms found to have levels of PFAS contamination which exceed regulatory standards.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires PFAS testing, moratorium on contaminated biosolids, and funds cleanup to protect soil/water from pollution95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 9590: Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide financing to The New York Climate Exchange Inc. for the construction of facilities on Governor's Island

This bill authorizes the New York Dormitory Authority to provide financing to The New York Climate Exchange Inc. for the construction of facilities. It amends the Public Authorities Law to specifically include this organization as an eligible recipient for such financing. The bill directly affects The New York Climate Exchange Inc. and the Dormitory Authority by enabling this targeted project.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes financing for climate-focused facility construction, directly supporting climate initiatives through targeted funding for The New York Climate Exchange Inc.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8839: Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide financing to The New York Climate Exchange Inc. for the construction of facilities on Governor's Island

This bill authorizes New York's Dormitory Authority to provide financing for The New York Climate Exchange Inc. to construct facilities. It amends the Public Authorities Law to explicitly allow the Dormitory Authority to fund this specific project. The law change directly enables the Climate Exchange Inc. to access state financing for its facility construction, without specifying loan terms or amounts. The bill is a straightforward financing authorization with no additional policy provisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill authorizes state financing for The New York Climate Exchange, a climate-focused entity, directly supporting clean energy infrastructure development and climate policy alignment.80% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill authorizes state financing for The New York Climate Exchange Inc. facility, directly advancing climate-focused infrastructure without opposing language.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 7594: 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 contamination and protecting public health through stricter product safety regulations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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died · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 1335: Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program

Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program regarding qualifying water improvements, qualifying resiliency improvements and, in a city with a population of one million or more, the use of low carbon intensity building components.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes municipal loan program for sustainable energy projects including low carbon building components, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes sustainable energy loans, low carbon building components, and resiliency improvements - directly advancing environmental protection and emissions reduction goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 1463: Establishes extended producer responsibility for mattresses

This bill creates a new program requiring mattress manufacturers and importers to manage the disposal of used mattresses sold in the state. To comply, producers must submit a plan to the Department of Environmental Conservation that outlines how they will collect discarded mattresses, transport them to designated sites, and recycle or reuse the materials. The legislation sets specific goals for making collection sites accessible to most residents within a few years and defines recycling as separating materials for new products, while excluding burning or landfilling. Retailers are also assigned responsibilities under the law, and the bill establishes an advisory board to oversee the program's implementation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates mattress recycling, reducing landfill waste and conserving resources, directly aligning with environmental protection and pollution control goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 5404: Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program

Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program regarding qualifying water improvements, qualifying resiliency improvements and, in a city with a population of one million or more, the use of low carbon intensity building components.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes municipal loans for sustainable energy projects and low carbon building components, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and clean energy standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes sustainable energy loans for water/resiliency projects and low-carbon building components, directly advancing environmental protection and emissions reduction.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 5713: Requires railroad corporations to inform the division of homeland security and emergency services, department of environmental conservation, and department of transportation about certain freight rail trains

Requires railroad corporations to inform the division of homeland security and emergency services, department of environmental conservation and department of transportation about freight rail trains transporting hazardous materials prior to traveling on tracks within the state.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequiring notification to Environmental Conservation about hazardous materials trains enables emergency preparedness, preventing potential pollution incidents and aligning with pollution control objectives.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires rail corporations to notify DOT about hazardous material trains, enhancing transportation safety protocols for infrastructure management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 11373: Extends provisions of law relating to the taking of sharks

This bill extends the legal protections against taking sharks in New York State, allowing the existing regulations to remain in effect until December 31, 2028. The measure directly affects individuals and entities that might interact with sharks, ensuring that current rules prohibiting the capture or killing of these animals continue to apply. By amending the environmental conservation law, the bill provides a temporary extension of the current framework without altering its specific requirements. This action allows the state to maintain its shark conservation efforts for an additional two years before the provisions automatically expire.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends legal protections against taking sharks, strengthening conservation of marine life and natural resources.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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