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NY A10437
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alicia Hyndman
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AI Summary
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Creates the "New York Photovoltaic Module Stewardship and Take-Back Program Act" requiring solar panel manufacturers to establish self-directed recycling programs for end-of-life photovoltaic modules
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Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to develop program guidance by December 31, 2027, with manufacturers submitting stewardship plans by January 1, 2029
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Mandates stewardship plans include funding mechanisms for collection and recycling at no cost to module owners, hazardous substance minimization, rare earth element recovery, and convenient regional take-back locations
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Requires annual reports beginning December 1, 2030 documenting program implementation and performance goal achievement, to be posted publicly
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Establishes a photovoltaic module recycling account funded by manufacturer fees and federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act/Inflation Reduction Act funds to cover DEC administration costs
Legislative Description
Relates to enacting the "New York photovoltaic module stewardship and take-back program act"; provides that the department of environmental conservation shall develop guidance for a photovoltaic module stewardship and take-back program to guide manufacturers in preparing and implementing a self-directed program to ensure the convenient, safe, and environmentally sound take-back and recycling of photovoltaic modules and their components and materials; establishes the photovoltaic module recycling account for the purpose of paying all costs of the department of environmental conservation for management and administration of the New York photovoltaic module stewardship and take-back program.
Last Action
referred to environmental conservation
3/6/2026