New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 3345: Grants private citizens broad authorization to commence civil judicial actions under certain titles of the environmental conservation law
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3345 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Grants private citizens broad authorization to commence civil judicial actions under certain titles of the environmental conservation law. Primary sponsor: Kevin Parker (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 4 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.
Enacts "private environmental law enforcement act"; authorizes any private citizen who has an interest which is or may be adversely affected to commence civil judicial actions for injunctive or declaratory relief to remedy environmental harms under certain circumstances; provides that such action may be commenced against any person for any violation of an administrative or court order compelling an investigation or remediation of an inactive hazardous waste disposal site.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Parker | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 21 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Liz Krueger | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 28 |
| Jose Serrano | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 29 |
“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