2021-2022 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
- S4884Senate
Create Utility Consumer Advocate
This bill creates a State Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate to represent and protect residential utility customers in New York.
Impact 9 · Transformational·Vetoed
Impact9/10TransformationalOutcomeVetoed - A4302Assembly
All New Cars Must Be Electric
This bill requires all new passenger cars and trucks sold in New York to be zero-emissions by 2035, with similar goals for other vehicle types.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A4742Assembly
Mark Revolution's 250th Anniversary
This bill establishes a commission and fund to plan, coordinate, and support New York’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A9279Assembly
Create Carpet Recycling Program
This bill establishes a statewide carpet collection, recycling, and stewardship program, banning PFAS in carpets and setting post-consumer content requirements.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S4824Senate
Storm Prep, Outage Payback
This bill requires utilities to create climate resilience plans and studies, and mandates customer compensation for prolonged power outages.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S7788Senate
All Cars Must Be Electric
This bill amends New York law to clarify and strengthen requirements for all new passenger vehicles, trucks, and off-road equipment sold in-state to be zero-emissions by 2035, where feasible.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S8830Senate
Stop Polluting Poor Communities
This bill requires environmental impact statements and permit decisions to consider and prevent disproportionate pollution burdens on disadvantaged communities.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S9405Senate
Stricter Building Efficiency Rules
This bill updates and expands New York's building, appliance, and equipment efficiency standards to advance clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S9422Senate
Build Clean Energy Networks
This bill authorizes and directs utilities to develop and pilot thermal energy networks, supporting building decarbonization while protecting jobs and expanding labor standards.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A2103Assembly
Stop Pollution in Poor Neighborhoods
This bill requires New York State to consider and prevent disproportionate environmental pollution burdens on disadvantaged communities when approving or siting facilities.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0%
Most likely to pass
Bills not yet signed or vetoed, by Passage score.
- A4302Assembly
All New Cars Must Be Electric
This bill requires all new passenger cars and trucks sold in New York to be zero-emissions by 2035, with similar goals for other vehicle types.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A4742Assembly
Mark Revolution's 250th Anniversary
This bill establishes a commission and fund to plan, coordinate, and support New York’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A9279Assembly
Create Carpet Recycling Program
This bill establishes a statewide carpet collection, recycling, and stewardship program, banning PFAS in carpets and setting post-consumer content requirements.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S4824Senate
Storm Prep, Outage Payback
This bill requires utilities to create climate resilience plans and studies, and mandates customer compensation for prolonged power outages.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S7788Senate
All Cars Must Be Electric
This bill amends New York law to clarify and strengthen requirements for all new passenger vehicles, trucks, and off-road equipment sold in-state to be zero-emissions by 2035, where feasible.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S8830Senate
Stop Polluting Poor Communities
This bill requires environmental impact statements and permit decisions to consider and prevent disproportionate pollution burdens on disadvantaged communities.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S9405Senate
Stricter Building Efficiency Rules
This bill updates and expands New York's building, appliance, and equipment efficiency standards to advance clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S9422Senate
Build Clean Energy Networks
This bill authorizes and directs utilities to develop and pilot thermal energy networks, supporting building decarbonization while protecting jobs and expanding labor standards.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law
Recently signed or vetoed
- S9382Senate
Buy Electric State Vehicles
This bill requires that zero emission vehicles and related infrastructure for New York state fleets be made primarily in the U.S., and protects current employees’ rights and jobs during the…
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A7063Assembly
Ban PFAS in Clothing
This bill prohibits the sale of apparel containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in New York State.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S8830Senate
Stop Polluting Poor Communities
This bill requires environmental impact statements and permit decisions to consider and prevent disproportionate pollution burdens on disadvantaged communities.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A9279Assembly
Create Carpet Recycling Program
This bill establishes a statewide carpet collection, recycling, and stewardship program, banning PFAS in carpets and setting post-consumer content requirements.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S6919Senate
Donate Solar Credits to Poor
This bill allows solar electricity generators in New York to donate their energy credits to a pool benefiting low-income families.
Impact 7 · Significant·Vetoed
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeVetoed - S3034Senate
Fund Utility Bill Challengers
This bill creates a fund to reimburse residential and small business advocates for costs incurred while participating in utility regulatory proceedings in New York.
Impact 7 · Significant·Vetoed
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeVetoed - A7256Assembly
Make Electric Bills Clearer
This bill requires utility bills to include clearer information for electric and demand-metered customers, including service classifications, account details, and usage history.
Impact 4 · Low·Vetoed
Impact4/10LowOutcomeVetoed - A8630Assembly
Ban Mercury in Cosmetics
This bill prohibits the sale of cosmetic and personal care products containing mercury in New York State.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law