2019-2020 session: change session
Environment & Energy bills
Bills on climate and energy policy, utilities, environmental conservation, state parks, tourism and the arts. They are heard in the Energy, Environmental Conservation and Parks and Tourism committees in each house.
Highest impact
Impact is how much a bill would change if enacted, from 1 (minimal) to 10 (transformational). Passage is our estimate of the chance it becomes law this session. How we score
- S4399Senate
Create Utility Consumer Watchdog
This bill creates a State Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate to represent residential utility customers’ interests in New York.
Impact 9 · Transformational·Vetoed
Impact9/10TransformationalOutcomeVetoed - S2385Senate
Form Environmental Justice Group
This bill establishes a permanent environmental justice advisory group and an interagency council to ensure fair environmental policies and oversight in New York State.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S501Senate
Ban Toxic Chemicals in Toys
This bill regulates and restricts the use of toxic chemicals in children's products, requiring reporting, consumer notification, and sales prohibitions in New York State.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S8113Senate
Stop Utility Shutoffs in Emergencies
This bill prohibits utility, water, and telephone service shutoffs to residential customers during the COVID-19 emergency and for 180 days after, and requires restoration of service and flexible…
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A1424Assembly
Let Citizens Sue Polluters
This bill allows private citizens to initiate civil enforcement actions for environmental law violations in New York, expanding citizen rights to sue.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - A1564Assembly
Create Environmental Justice Group
This bill establishes a permanent environmental justice advisory group and interagency coordinating council in New York to ensure fair treatment and involvement in environmental policy decisions.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - A4294Assembly
Support Renewable Energy Jobs
This bill requires the creation of a market and financial support program for existing large-scale renewable energy resources in New York to help achieve the state's clean energy goals.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - A6296Assembly
Ban Toxic Chemicals in Toys
This bill regulates and restricts the use of toxic chemicals in children's products sold in New York, requiring reporting, consumer notice, and sales prohibitions for certain substances.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - S23Senate
Protect Renewable Energy Jobs
This bill establishes a program to provide financial incentives and a tiered credit market to support existing large-scale renewable energy resources in New York, ensuring progress toward the…
Impact 8 · Significant·Vetoed
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeVetoed - A10803Assembly
Crack Down on Illegal Dumping
This bill strengthens regulations and penalties for illegal disposal of construction and demolition waste, including new tracking requirements and criminal charges for fraudulent dumping.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law
Most likely to pass
Bills not yet signed or vetoed, by Passage score.
- S2385Senate
Form Environmental Justice Group
This bill establishes a permanent environmental justice advisory group and an interagency council to ensure fair environmental policies and oversight in New York State.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S501Senate
Ban Toxic Chemicals in Toys
This bill regulates and restricts the use of toxic chemicals in children's products, requiring reporting, consumer notification, and sales prohibitions in New York State.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S8113Senate
Stop Utility Shutoffs in Emergencies
This bill prohibits utility, water, and telephone service shutoffs to residential customers during the COVID-19 emergency and for 180 days after, and requires restoration of service and flexible…
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A10803Assembly
Crack Down on Illegal Dumping
This bill strengthens regulations and penalties for illegal disposal of construction and demolition waste, including new tracking requirements and criminal charges for fraudulent dumping.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A2572Assembly
Ban Offshore Oil Production
This bill prohibits state authorizations and infrastructure supporting offshore oil and natural gas production in New York's marine and coastal districts and adjacent federal waters.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A2655Assembly
Treat Oil Waste as Hazardous
This bill classifies waste from oil and gas exploration as hazardous if it meets certain criteria, subjecting it to stricter regulations.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A8960Assembly
Create Environmental Justice Council
This bill amends New York's environmental conservation law to permanently establish an environmental justice advisory group and interagency coordinating council, revising their structure, duties,…
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S4351Senate
Create Paint Recycling Program
This bill establishes a statewide postconsumer paint collection program in New York, requiring paint producers to manage collection, recycling, and reporting of leftover architectural paint.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law
Recently signed or vetoed
- A4398Assembly
Supermarkets Must Donate Extra Food
This bill requires supermarkets to make excess edible food available to nonprofits that feed the needy, aiming to reduce food waste and hunger.
Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law
Impact4/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - S6502Senate
Ban Glyphosate on State Land
This bill prohibits the use of glyphosate on New York state property by state agencies and their contractors.
Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law
Impact4/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - S6829Senate
Ban Toxic Chemical TCE
This bill bans the use of trichloroethylene in manufacturing, industrial cleaning, and related processes in New York State.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - A10803Assembly
Crack Down on Illegal Dumping
This bill strengthens regulations and penalties for illegal disposal of construction and demolition waste, including new tracking requirements and criminal charges for fraudulent dumping.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S3688Senate
Lower Boat Insurance for Safety Courses
This bill requires insurance companies to offer premium reductions for boat owners who complete approved boating safety or advanced courses.
Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law
Impact4/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - A10001Assembly
Let Counties Regulate Mine Pollution
This bill gives local governments in large counties relying on sole source aquifers more authority to regulate and prohibit mining to protect water quality and public health.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Vetoed
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeVetoed - S2861Senate
Show Prepaid Minutes Expiration
This bill requires prepaid cellular telephone cards to clearly display their expiration date in large, bold print on the card.
Impact 3 · Low·Signed into law
Impact3/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - A4739Assembly
Ban PFAS in Food Packaging
This bill bans the use of intentionally added PFAS chemicals in food packaging made from plant-derived materials in New York.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law