New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 2738: Prohibits sewage, wastewater and soil amendment pollution; relates to the disposition of funds from civil penalties
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 2738 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits sewage, wastewater and soil amendment pollution; relates to the disposition of funds from civil penalties. Primary sponsor: Jonathan Jacobson (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
Prohibits any person or entity from spreading sewage, wastewater or soil amendment products containing sewage, wastewater, or compost from sewage sludge on lands in the state or from selling or distributing the same; requires that penalties from violations be deposited into the environmental protection fund.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Jacobson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
| Pat Carroll | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 96 |
“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