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NY A00139
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Samuel Pirozzolo
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and related facilities, infrastructure, and substations of any scale in New York Assembly District 63
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Defines battery energy storage systems in two tiers: Tier 1 with capacity up to 600 kilowatt hours, and Tier 2 with capacity exceeding 600 kilowatt hours or multiple storage technologies
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Exempts battery storage systems located in industrial zones and small-scale residential applications from the prohibition
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Applies to pending permit applications as of the effective date and prohibits issuance of new permits for commercial or utility-scale battery storage in the district
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Expires and is automatically repealed on December 31, 2034
Legislative Description
Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity in assembly district 63; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/7/2026