NY A10586

Extends the mercury thermostat collection act expiration date from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2048.

Requires thermostat manufacturers to submit collection program plans to the Department of Environmental Conservation within 180 days for approval, either individually or through a producer responsibility organization.

Mandates a minimum $20 incentive per collected out-of-service mercury thermostat for contractors and New York state property owners, with educational outreach required.

Requires sufficient collection site availability statewide, including at least one collection site per county and in each municipality with 10,000+ residents, with 90% of residents living within 15 miles of a collection site.

Establishes the mercury thermostat stewardship fund to collect fees from manufacturers for administration and enforcement costs, and implements tiered civil penalties ranging from $500 to $10,000 for violations depending on violation type and frequency.