FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2026
EANY Statement on Senate’s Sweeping Earth Day Package to Protect Public Health, Accelerate Clean Energy, and Advance Environmental Justice
“This Earth Day package shows what’s possible when lawmakers act with determination on issues that affect every New Yorker’s health, wallet, and future,” said Vanessa Fajans-Turner, Executive Director of Environmental Advocates NY. “Replacing dangerous lead water pipes, eliminating toxic chemicals, expanding access to clean energy, and so much more — leadership like this from our Senators helps us build a healthier, fairer, and more resilient New York for everyone even as the Governor has put our climate law at risk in budget negotiations.”
Bills in the Senate Earth Day package:
- S2057B: Beauty Justice Act
- S8512A: The SUNNY Act (enabling apartment solar)
- S1463A: Mattress recycling
- S1574A: Electric landscaping equipment rebate program
- S1833A: Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring and Prevention Act
- S1668: Clean heating financial assistance program (NYSERDA)
- S5111: Just Energy Transition Act
- S6765A: Mercury thermostat collection reforms
- S7809: State agency composting programs
- S9268: PFAS anti-fogging spray ban
- S3581: Lead pipe mapping
- S4046: Prohibits burning #4 fuel oil
- S6570A: Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power (ASAP) Act
Environmental Advocates NY is New York’s leading environmental watchdog, working for over 50 years to advance strong environmental laws and hold decision-makers accountable.
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