New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4792: Relates to declaring a climate emergency and placing a ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 4792 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to declaring a climate emergency and placing a ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure. Primary sponsor: James Sanders (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.
Declares a climate emergency and places a ban on fossil fuel infrastructure projects but shall not apply to repair or maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Sanders | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
“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