New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9915 — Requires battery energy storage system owners and operators to demonstrate compliance with workforce reliability standards as a condition of state financial assistance; extends prevailing wage requirements

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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 April 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill requires compliance with workforce standards for battery energy storage system operators to receive state assistance.

This legislation mandates battery energy storage system owners to follow workforce reliability standards to qualify for state financial support. It also extends prevailing wage and whistleblower protections to certain employees in this field.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers in operations and maintenance at battery energy storage systems will receive extended whistleblower protections.

Summary

Requires battery energy storage system owners and operators to demonstrate compliance with workforce reliability standards as a condition of state financial assistance; extends prevailing wage requirements and whistleblower protections to operations and maintenance employees at covered battery energy storage systems; directs the public service commission to promulgate implementing regulations; and requires a periodic review of implementation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO LABOR

  2. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S9915 do?
Requires battery energy storage system owners and operators to demonstrate compliance with workforce reliability standards as a condition of state financial assistance; extends prevailing wage requirements and whistleblower protections to operations and maintenance employees at covered battery energy storage systems; directs the public service commission to promulgate implementing regulations; and requires a periodic review of implementation.
Who sponsors S9915?
S9915 is sponsored by Kevin S. Parker.
What is the current status of S9915?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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