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NY A09524

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jo Simon

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a Chief Sustainability Officer position appointed by the Governor to coordinate climate change mitigation and sustainability efforts across all New York state agencies

  • Grants the officer authority to review state agency rules and regulations and propose amendments to help mitigate climate change impacts

  • Assigns responsibility for coordinating state facility and vehicle fleet efficiency improvements, energy-efficient technology adoption, and facility modernization

  • Requires the officer to represent New York at the U.S. Climate Alliance and other national/international climate organizations, and serve as state coordinator for implementing the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act

  • Mandates all state agencies cooperate with the Chief Sustainability Officer; takes effect January 1 following enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes a chief sustainability officer to coordinate efforts across state agencies and other state government entities to address climate change mitigation and climate sustainability efforts.

Last Action

reported referred to ways and means

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/25/2026
Governmental Operations1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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