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NY S08933

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Helming

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or manufacture of photovoltaic modules (solar panels) containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals in New York State, effective January 1, 2027

  • Defines photovoltaic modules broadly to include solar panels installed on buildings and freestanding systems used for electric vehicle charging stations, water pumping stations, street lights, and agricultural purposes

  • Exempts photovoltaic cells that are integrated into consumer electronic devices to power those devices

  • Authorizes the Department of Environmental Conservation to adopt rules and regulations to implement and enforce the prohibition

  • Amends the Environmental Conservation Law by adding new section 37-0123

Legislative Description

Provides that on and after January 1, 2027, no person shall sell, offer for sale or manufacture in this state any photovoltaic modules containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as intentionally added chemicals.

Last Action

NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation1/16/2026

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