New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5729: Adds hazardous air quality to the state definition of a disaster and includes air quality emergency preparedness in local comprehensive emergency management plans

Passed one chamber Last action June 1, 2026: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Plain-language summary

S 5729 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Adds hazardous air quality to the state definition of a disaster and includes air quality emergency preparedness in local comprehensive emergency management plans. Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). 7 co-sponsors.