Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5865: Prohibits the purchase of single-use plastic bottles by the state and any governmental entity or political subdivision or public benefit corporation thereof

Prohibits the purchase of single-use plastic bottles by the state and any governmental entity or political subdivision or public benefit corporation thereof except for when required by health requirements, emergencies, or when no other alternative is available or practicable.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits single-use plastic bottles, reducing plastic pollution and supporting environmental conservation efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 5652: Establishes the natural carbon sequestration research program

Establishes the natural carbon sequestration research program to develop innovative science-based solutions to facilitate sequestration of carbon in New York's natural and working lands; provides funding for such program.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds natural carbon sequestration research, advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing emissions through science-based solutions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds research for carbon sequestration in natural lands, directly advancing climate change mitigation and environmental protection.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 7998: Enacts the "low-carbon building construction act"

Enacts the "low-carbon building construction act"; relates to requiring construction of any building, addition or renovation greater than 25,000 square feet meet certain standards intended to reduce the embodied carbon emissions associated with the construction.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates 15% embodied carbon reduction in buildings by 2030, advancing energy efficiency standards and reducing carbon footprint through building material requirements.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates 15% embodied carbon reduction in buildings by 2030, directly reducing emissions per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5663: Relates to establishing extended producer responsibility for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries

Relates to establishing extended producer responsibility for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries; provides that no later than June 30, 2026 a producer shall submit a plan for the establishment of a collection program for electric or hybrid vehicle batteries; establishes the electric and hybrid vehicle batteries extended producer responsibility fund.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes producer responsibility for EV batteries, enabling sustainable lifecycle management and supporting renewable energy infrastructure adoption through EV adoption.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires producers to manage battery waste via collection programs and fund, preventing pollution and promoting recycling of EV batteries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1348: Makes provisions regarding environmental benefit projects in lieu of civil penalties

Makes provisions regarding environmental benefit projects in lieu of civil penalties including establishing conditions for their acceptance and criteria for such projects; authorizes the attorney general to review and approve the settlement or administrative order.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allows environmental benefit projects to replace civil penalties, promoting active environmental restoration instead of fines.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6076: Authorizes the attorney general to approve certain state land acquisitions made for the purposes of land conservation

Authorizes the attorney general to approve certain state land acquisitions made for the purposes of land conservation, and to accept a title policy from a commercial insurer to cover any title defects that would otherwise render the title unmarketable.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly authorizes state land acquisitions for conservation, directly advancing environmental protection through land preservation and resource conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 933: Relates to the development of uniform standards for the coloring of wind turbine rotor blades

Relates to the development of uniform standards for the coloring of wind turbine rotor blades, to avoid or minimize, to the maximum extent practicable, any bird collisions arising from the siting, design, construction and operation of a major renewable energy facility utilizing wind turbines.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill addresses bird collision risks at wind energy facilities, facilitating renewable energy development by minimizing environmental barriers to wind turbine operations.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill minimizes bird collisions with wind turbines, directly protecting wildlife conservation within renewable energy infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Wind

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 461: Prohibits industrial uses of products or substances containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances

Prohibits the use in an industrial plant of any product or substance that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including vats, conveyor belts, molds, ovens, pans, pots, chemicals used as mold releasers, lubricants, seals and coatings.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits PFAS, persistent pollutants linked to environmental contamination, reducing industrial pollution sources and protecting ecosystems.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6566: Enacts the "sustainable building materials act of 2025"

Enacts the "sustainable building materials act"; enacts into law components of legislation relating to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in construction; provides a sales tax exemption for certain low-carbon building materials (Part A); establishes a grant program for manufacturers of concrete for environmental product declarations (Part B).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides sales tax exemption for low-carbon building materials, directly offering tax relief as a key fiscal incentive under the bill's provisions.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes low-carbon building materials and reduces emissions in construction, advancing energy efficiency goals through tax exemptions and grant programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReduces construction emissions via tax incentives for low-carbon materials and funds environmental product declarations for concrete manufacturers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5709: Prohibits the importing, possession, or sale of any part or product of the skin or body of a kangaroo for commercial purposes

This bill prohibits the commercial import, possession (with intent to sell), or sale of any kangaroo product, including skin, meat, or bones, for any business or profit-related activity. It directly affects businesses and individuals involved in trading kangaroo-derived goods, such as leather products or wildlife souvenirs. The law imposes civil penalties of up to $1,000 for first offenses and $5,000 for repeat violations, while clarifying it supplements existing animal welfare laws and doesn’t restrict lawful disposal of deceased kangaroos. It specifically covers four kangaroo species (red, eastern grey, western grey, and common wallaroo) and defines "commercial purposes" as any activity advancing economic gain.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prohibits commercial trade of kangaroo products to protect wildlife conservation, directly advancing environmental protection through species preservation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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