New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 655: Establishes the municipal asbestos abatement grant program; appropriation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 655 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the municipal asbestos abatement grant program; appropriation. Primary sponsor: Will Barclay (Republican). It lists 7 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.
Directs the department of environmental conservation, in conjunction with the department of health and the department of labor, to establish the municipal asbestos abatement grant program to provide financial assistance to municipalities for the abatement of asbestos in vacant and/or abandoned commercial properties; makes a $15,000,000 appropriation therefor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4 · Republican/Conservative 2 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barclay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Scott Bendett | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 107 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| John Lemondes | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 126 |
| Brian Manktelow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Angelo Morinello | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 145 |
| Matt Simpson | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 114 |
“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