New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9635 — Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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  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 March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Prohibits using drilling fluids and waste water on highways.

The bill makes it illegal to use drilling fluids, brine, and flowback water from oil and gas operations on highways. This includes their use for purposes like de-icing or dust suppression.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This ban seeks to reduce the environmental risks associated with using oil and gas waste products on public roadways.

Summary

Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway for any purpose including but not limited to de-icing or dust suppression.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CODES

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.740

  7. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does S9635 do?
Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway for any purpose including but not limited to de-icing or dust suppression.
Who sponsors S9635?
S9635 is sponsored by Pete Harckham.
What is the current status of S9635?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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