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NY S 8529

in committee

Relates to prohibiting the release of certain chemical compounds into the atmosphere in this state

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

Quick answers

Did NY S 8529 pass?

Not yet. NY S 8529 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

What is NY S 8529 about?

Prohibits the intentional injection, release or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather or the intensity of sunlight; provides the department will establish a reporting process for violations; provides penalties for such violations.

Who sponsors NY S 8529?

Alexis Weik is the primary sponsor of NY S 8529, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Description

Prohibits the intentional injection, release or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather or the intensity of sunlight; provides the department will establish a reporting process for violations; provides penalties for such violations.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Alexis Weikprimary
  • Mario Matteracosponsor
  • Steve Rhoadscosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-10-15

    REFERRED TO RULES

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-12-08

    AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO RULES

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  3. 2025-12-08

    PRINT NUMBER 8529A

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  4. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

    referral-committee

Versions

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Votes

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Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S8529?summary=&detail=

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