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NY S 8518

in committee

Imposes an excise tax on energy used in digital asset mining using proof-of-work authentication methods

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

Quick answers

Did NY S 8518 pass?

Not yet. NY S 8518 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

What is NY S 8518 about?

Imposes an excise tax on any taxpayer engaged in the trade or business of digital asset mining; provides that taxes, interest, and penalties collected or received from such taxes shall be used for prompt assistance to utility customers enrolled in energy affordability programs.

Who sponsors NY S 8518?

Liz Krueger is the primary sponsor of NY S 8518, joined by 6 cosponsors.

Description

Imposes an excise tax on any taxpayer engaged in the trade or business of digital asset mining; provides that taxes, interest, and penalties collected or received from such taxes shall be used for prompt assistance to utility customers enrolled in energy affordability programs.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Liz Kruegerprimary
  • Samra Broukcosponsor
  • Cordell Clearecosponsor
  • Patricia Fahycosponsor
  • Andrew Gounardescosponsor
  • Rachel Maycosponsor
  • Gustavo Riveracosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-10-01

    REFERRED TO RULES

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S8518?summary=&detail=

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