New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9637: Enacts the dark skies protection act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9637 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 31, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the dark skies protection act. Primary sponsor: Pat Fahy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 9637A.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Regulates outdoor night lighting to preserve and enhance the state's dark sky.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Fahy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 9637A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION