Bill Commons

NY S 1028

in committee

Enacts the safe havens for all-day enjoyment (SHADE) act

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 1028 pass?

Not yet. NY S 1028 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

What is NY S 1028 about?

Enacts the "safe havens for all-day enjoyment (SHADE) act" directing the empire development corporation to develop a competitive grant program designed to assist municipalities in the state with establishing shaded public gathering spaces and public transportation areas to enhance the enjoyment and use of such spaces where there is no existing or insufficient sun protection.

Who sponsors NY S 1028?

Rachel May is the primary sponsor of NY S 1028.

Description

Enacts the "safe havens for all-day enjoyment (SHADE) act" directing the empire development corporation to develop a competitive grant program designed to assist municipalities in the state with establishing shaded public gathering spaces and public transportation areas to enhance the enjoyment and use of such spaces where there is no existing or insufficient sun protection.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Sponsors

  • Rachel Mayprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-01-08

    REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

    referral-committee

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S1028?summary=&detail=

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