New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8923: Prohibits certain battery energy storage systems within one thousand feet of a populated area, in a city with a population of one million or more
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Plain-language summary
S 8923 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits certain battery energy storage systems within one thousand feet of a populated area, in a city with a population of one million or more. Primary sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits tier two battery energy storage systems within one thousand feet of a populated area, in a city with a population of one million or more.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“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 ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS