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NY A06996
Bill
Status
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Tannousis
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AI Summary
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Prohibits siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities in Assembly District 64 (as established by Chapter 127 of the laws of 2023), with exceptions for industrial zones and small-scale residential applications
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Defines battery energy storage systems in two tiers: Tier 1 systems have capacity of 600 kilowatt hours or less; Tier 2 systems exceed 600 kilowatt hours or use multiple storage technologies
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Excludes standalone 12-volt car batteries and electric motor vehicles from the definition of battery energy storage systems
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Bars issuance of permits for utility or commercial battery storage projects in the district, applying to pending permit applications as of the effective date
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Expires and is repealed on December 31, 2034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 64; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/7/2026