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NY A07593
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Didi Barrett
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AI Summary
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Sellers of zero-emission school buses to school districts or transportation contractors must provide an independent range estimate before completing sales
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Range estimates must include performance data for different terrain and weather conditions, average battery degradation per 10,000 miles traveled, and effects of outdoor versus indoor storage
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Office of General Services, in consultation with NYSERDA, must promulgate implementing regulations within 90 days of the effective date
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OGS must provide zero-emission school bus manufacturers with a list of approved parties that can perform independent range verification
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Exempts completed sales and sales already in process during the regulatory development period, but requires sellers to provide range estimates retroactively once received for those models
Legislative Description
Requires entities selling zero-emission school buses to provide an independent range estimate to prospective purchasers; requires the office of general services to promulgate regulations and to provide zero-emission school bus manufacturers with a list of parties that may provide independent range verification.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026