NY S06765

Requires thermostat manufacturers to submit collection program plans to the Department of Environmental Conservation within 180 days of the bill's effective date, with approval or rejection within 60 days

Mandates a minimum $20 incentive payment to contractors and New York property owners for each out-of-service mercury thermostat returned, with attestation that it was removed from a building in New York

Establishes convenience requirements for collection sites: 90% of state residents must have a site within 15 miles, plus at least one site per county and per municipality with 10,000+ population

Creates the Mercury Thermostat Stewardship Fund to receive fees from manufacturers covering the department's administration, implementation, and enforcement costs

Extends the Mercury Thermostat Collection Act expiration date from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2049, and establishes civil penalties ranging from $500 to $10,000 for violations depending on the type and frequency of offense