New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S5940 — Permits unvented attics and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies to be sealed with air-impermeable insulation in order to help attain building decarbonization goals

Last action — In Assembly 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 March 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Allows sealing of unvented attics with air-impermeable insulation for building decarbonization.

This bill permits the use of air-impermeable insulation for sealing unvented attics and rafter assemblies. This change is aimed at supporting building decarbonization efforts.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means potential for reduced carbon emissions in building practices.

Summary

Permits unvented attics and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies to be sealed with air-impermeable insulation in order to help attain building decarbonization goals.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.578

  7. REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

  8. RETURNED TO SENATE

  9. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  10. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  11. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  12. PASSED SENATE

  13. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  14. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  15. 1ST REPORT CAL.696

  16. REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S5940 do?
Permits unvented attics and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies to be sealed with air-impermeable insulation in order to help attain building decarbonization goals.
Who sponsors S5940?
S5940 is sponsored by James Skoufis.
What is the current status of S5940?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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