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NY S01901

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas O'Mara

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to phase out single-walled home heating oil tanks in New York by January 1, 2029

  • After January 1, 2029, replacement tanks for single-family residences must be double-bottom-wall steel, double-wall with plastic liners, fiberglass, or tanks with secondary containment capacity of at least 110% of primary storage capacity

  • New construction for single-family homes must use double-wall or equivalent spill-preventing tank designs

  • Directs the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to develop a HEAP-based program to help eligible homeowners replace non-compliant tanks

  • Regulations must be promulgated within 120 days of the act taking effect

Legislative Description

Directs the department of environmental conservation and office of temporary and disability assistance to establish programs to encourage the removal and replacement of single-wall steel home heating oil storage tanks which are leaking or otherwise pose a threat to the environment.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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