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NY A08202
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Epstein
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AI Summary
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Requires the Office of General Services to issue operational directives beginning in 2026 to reduce embodied carbon in common construction materials including concrete, asphalt paving mixtures, and steel
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Applies to state agencies, departments, public authorities where the governor appoints leadership, SUNY, and CUNY (excludes Port Authority of NY and NJ)
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Mandates embodied carbon reduction efforts for new construction of buildings 5,000+ square feet and renovation/adaptive reuse projects costing over $1 million
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Requires design teams to calculate total embodied carbon for projects, including shipping, transportation, and construction equipment impacts
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Requires bidders to submit product and facility-specific environmental product declarations (ISO 14025 Type III) that comply with maximum global warming potential limits set by the Office of General Services
Legislative Description
Directs state agencies to adopt an embodied carbon decarbonization program; requires the office of general services to issue operational directives and guidance for common construction materials to reduce the amount of embodied carbon in such materials.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
12/8/2025