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NY A00208

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Samuel Pirozzolo

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Office of General Services, working with NYSERDA and DEC, to transition all state-owned buildings to 100% electric power within 5 years of the law taking effect

  • Defines "all-electric building" as one that runs entirely on electricity from solar, wind, or other zero-carbon sources, with no infrastructure for burning fossil fuels including oil, natural gas, nuclear energy, uranium, or coal

  • Mandates a report to the governor and legislature within one year detailing the transition strategy, existing infrastructure assessment, technology availability, and identification of buildings ready for immediate conversion

  • Requires the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council to develop guidelines for all-electric buildings

  • Allows exemptions for emergency backup power systems and certain facilities including commercial food establishments, laboratories, laundromats, hospitals, and crematoriums, while requiring minimization of emissions

Legislative Description

Establishes the state all-electric building plan to require the office of general services to transition all buildings owned by the state to be all-electric buildings.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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