Environment

vetoed · New York · Assembly Oct 17, 2025

A 1890: Enacts the low impact landscaping rights act

Enacts the low impact landscaping rights act, preventing homeowners' associations from adopting or enforcing any rules or regulations that would effectively prohibit, or impose unreasonable limitations on, the installation or maintenance of low impact landscaping.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables eco-friendly landscaping practices that conserve water, reduce runoff, and support biodiversity, directly advancing environmental conservation goals.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7897: Requires renewable energy data resources provided by NYSERDA to include mapping of certain capital projects with a value of greater than one million dollars

Requires renewable energy data resources provided by NYSERDA to include mapping of certain capital projects with a value of greater than one million dollars for purposes of providing public information on the viability of siting of solar energy arrays, major renewable energy facilities, or major electric transmission facilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires mapping of renewable projects >$1M to aid public siting of solar/renewable facilities, facilitating development and transparency in clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires mapping of renewable energy projects for public siting information, promoting transparency and development of clean energy infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4804: Requires the office of renewable energy siting to develop standards and conditions for the siting of certain large scale renewable energy systems

Requires the office of renewable energy siting to develop standards and conditions for the siting of certain large scale renewable energy systems; requires approval of municipalities to such siting plans.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates standards for renewable energy siting, advancing large-scale renewable development infrastructure without opposing language.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates standards for large-scale renewable energy siting, directly promoting clean energy deployment and climate action without weakening environmental protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Dec 8, 2025

A 2273: Enacts the state and local government food waste prevention and diversion act

Enacts the state and local government food waste prevention and diversion act; requires facilities generating excess food waste to take measures to minimize such waste.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMinimizes food waste to reduce landfill methane emissions and pollution, directly advancing environmental protection goals.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 30, 2026

S 6394: Relates to the regulation of energy consumption by data centers

Regulates energy consumption by data centers; requires annual disclosure reporting; prohibits incentives in fossil fuel power purchase agreements with utilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits fossil fuel incentives in power agreements, requiring disclosure and establishing surcharge/discount plans to promote cleaner energy use by data centers.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits fossil fuel power incentives for data centers, promotes energy efficiency, and directs clean energy planning, directly reducing emissions and advancing environmental protection.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6478: Establishes the maximum contaminant level goals (MCLGs) for emerging contaminants

Establishes the maximum contaminant level goals (MCLGs) for emerging contaminants; provides that the commissioner of health shall by regulation establish a maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) for each emerging contaminant for which such commissioner has established; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes MCLGs for emerging contaminants, setting health-based water quality standards to protect public health and environment from pollutants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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in committee · New York · Assembly Dec 8, 2025

A 2324: Allows certain reusable beverage containers in sports venues

This bill allows attendees at professional or collegiate sporting events to bring specific reusable beverage containers into sports venues. It defines "reusable containers" as aluminum or stainless steel bottles/cups designed for multiple uses and prohibits venues from banning them, while permitting three limited restrictions: containers must be empty upon entry, cannot have caps, and must hold 24 ounces or less. Venues violating the law face civil penalties of up to $500 for the first offense and $750 for repeat violations. The law directly affects sports venues and event attendees by changing beverage container policies at games and events.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes reusable containers to reduce single-use plastic waste, directly supporting environmental protection by decreasing pollution and conserving resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 6765: Relates to the proper collection and disposal of mercury thermostats

Relates to the proper collection and disposal of mercury thermostats; establishes a fund for the stewardship of mercury thermostats; extends the effectiveness of the mercury thermostat collection act.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates proper mercury thermostat disposal to prevent environmental contamination, directly aligning with pollution control and hazardous waste management under environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7584: Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program within the farmland viability program

Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program to provide grants to identify the best practices and strategies for agrivoltaics and dual-use solar energy projects that protect soil health during construction and decommissioning of solar arrays, utilize sustainable agricultural production practices, monitor any benefits solar energy may have on farms and to the state, track economic viability, study the commercialization of dual-use solar energy projects, and encourage equitable engagement of stakeholders.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes grants for agrivoltaics (solar-agriculture dual-use) pilot program, promoting renewable energy integration and sustainable practices.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes solar energy integration with agriculture, protects soil health, and supports sustainable practices aligning with environmental conservation goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 4842: Relates to the utilization of renewable energy at state-owned facilities in Albany

Enacts the "Renewable Capitol act"; requires the office of general services, in consultation with the power authority of the state of New York, to ensure that all operations that power, heat or cool the empire state plaza complex shall entirely use renewable energy systems; requires the office of general services to establish an advisory committee to advise the office of general services on the preparation, design and content of a plan for the use of renewable energy systems.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates renewable energy use for state facilities and establishes planning committee, directly advancing renewable energy adoption in public infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 100% renewable energy for state facilities, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy use per bill's requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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