New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1255: Requires disclosure of environmental conservation permit applicant's record of compliance with state, federal, and foreign environmental regulations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1255 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires disclosure of environmental conservation permit applicant's record of compliance with state, federal, and foreign environmental regulations. Primary sponsor: William Colton (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires applicants to the department of environmental conservation for permits to disclose information concerning other permits held and/or revoked, enforcement actions, criminal convictions, fees or fines owed, and other information relating to compliance by the applicant or any corporation of which they are an officer, director, or large stockholder with state, federal, or foreign environmental laws or regulations and certain other laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Colton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Vivian Cook | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Deborah Glick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Charles Lavine | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Steve Otis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Jon Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
| Linda Rosenthal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION