New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8529 — Relates to prohibiting the release of certain chemical compounds into the atmosphere in this state

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Prohibits the intentional injection, release or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather or the intensity of sunlight; provides the department will establish a reporting process for violations; provides penalties for such violations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  2. PRINT NUMBER 8529A

  3. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO RULES

  4. REFERRED TO RULES

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8529 do?
Prohibits the intentional injection, release or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather or the intensity of sunlight; provides the department will establish a reporting process for violations; provides penalties for such violations.
Who sponsors S8529?
S8529 is sponsored by Alexis Weik.
What is the current status of S8529?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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