New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9478: Prohibits incentives for the siting or operation of commercial renewable energy systems in sensitive environmental areas
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9478 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits incentives for the siting or operation of commercial renewable energy systems in sensitive environmental areas. Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED 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 incentives for the siting or operation of commercial renewable energy systems in sensitive environmental areas.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 4 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Hinchey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 41 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Pat Fahy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Kristen Gonzalez | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 59 |
| Chris Ryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 50 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| Lea Webb | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 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
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE