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NY S01448
Bill
Status
1/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
George Borrello
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AI Summary
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Establishes an indefinite moratorium on building or placing any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbines on all freshwater bodies within New York State's jurisdiction
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Prohibits infrastructure supporting wind turbines located in federal waters or other states' waters from entering or passing through New York's freshwater bodies
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Requires both houses of the legislature to approve lifting the moratorium by majority vote in each chamber
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Maintains applicability of State Environmental Quality Review Act, Article 10 of the Public Service Law, and local zoning or permitting laws
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine on bodies of freshwater located within the state and within the jurisdiction and control of the state.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/7/2026