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NY A09624
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Kassay
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AI Summary
- Requires each SUNY institution to calculate the total square kilometers of parking facilities suitable for solar canopy development within one year of the law taking effect
- Establishes a goal for each SUNY institution to cover at least 75% of eligible parking facility space with solar canopies by 2040
- Mandates solar canopy installation on any new parking construction projects (garages, open lots, or other parking facilities) undertaken by SUNY after the one-year calculation period
- Applies to parking facilities used for public, faculty/staff, student, or pay-per-usage purposes, including those built by private entities using state capital funding
- Exempts institutions from the new construction requirement once they have already reached the 75% solar canopy coverage goal
Legislative Description
Requires the state university of New York to install solar canopies on its campuses.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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