New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 7898: Requires certain construction project contracts to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or electric major utility transmission facilities

Passed one chamber Last action June 1, 2026: REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Plain-language summary

S 7898 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires certain construction project contracts to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or electric major utility transmission facilities. Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2026): REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families).