New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 72: Creates climate liability for fossil fuel related activity which caused or contributed to climate change
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Plain-language summary
A 72 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates climate liability for fossil fuel related activity which caused or contributed to climate change. Primary sponsor: Michaelle Solages (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.
Creates climate liability for fossil fuel related activity which caused or contributed to climate change; creates a right of action.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michaelle Solages | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Emily Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Jessica González-Rojas | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
| Anna Kelles | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 125 |
| Steven Raga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Karines Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Manny De Los Santos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Sarahana Shrestha | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 103 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“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