New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 217: Relates to carport-mounted solar energy system siting
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 217 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to carport-mounted solar energy system siting. Primary sponsor: Chris Burdick (Democratic/Independence/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENERGY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits local governments from prohibiting the construction, installation, or operation of carport-mounted solar energy systems with a nameplate capacity of five megawatts or less, in any non-residential zoning district or mixed commercial and residential zoning district of any such city, town or village, provided however, if the zoning district is a certified agricultural district the agricultural impacts of the projects shall be minimized to the extent practicable.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Independence/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Burdick | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Independence/Working Families | House | 93 |
“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 ENERGY
- REFERRED TO ENERGY