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NY S05685

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Lanza

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the moratorium on issuing certificates of environmental safety for siting liquefied natural gas (LNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) facilities in cities with populations of one million or more

  • Changes the expiration date of the moratorium from April 1, 2025 to April 1, 2027, providing a two-year extension

  • Applies specifically to New York City, as the only city in the state with a population exceeding one million

  • Continues restrictions on certifying transportation routes for liquefied natural or petroleum gas within affected areas

  • Amends Chapter 395 of the Laws of 1978, which originally established these moratorium provisions

Legislative Description

Extends the moratorium on the issuance of certificates of environmental safety for the siting of facilities and certification of routes for the transportation of liquefied natural or petroleum gas.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A6317

6/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules5/29/2025
Environmental Conservation2/27/2025

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