New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8456 — Enacts the "low-carbon building construction act"

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Requires large buildings to meet standards that reduce carbon emissions during construction.

The bill mandates that any new construction or major renovation of a building over 25,000 square feet must adhere to guidelines aimed at lowering carbon emissions. This initiative focuses on making construction practices more environmentally friendly.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means construction will aim to lessen its impact on climate change.

Summary

Enacts the "low-carbon building construction act"; relates to requiring construction of any building, addition or renovation greater than 25,000 square feet meet certain standards intended to reduce the embodied carbon emissions associated with the construction.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 8456A

  2. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  3. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  4. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

housing environment technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does A8456 do?
Enacts the "low-carbon building construction act"; relates to requiring construction of any building, addition or renovation greater than 25,000 square feet meet certain standards intended to reduce the embodied carbon emissions associated with the construction.
Who sponsors A8456?
A8456 is sponsored by Anna Kelles.
What is the current status of A8456?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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