New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 9478: Prohibits incentives for the siting or operation of commercial renewable energy systems in sensitive environmental areas

In committee Last action May 7, 2026: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Plain-language summary

S 9478 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits incentives for the siting or operation of commercial renewable energy systems in sensitive environmental areas. Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). 6 co-sponsors.