New York bills · 2025 Regular Session

New York A 72

Creates climate liability for fossil fuel related activity which caused or contributed to climate change

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Michaelle C. Solages (Democratic)

Cosponsors (10)

Emily Gallagher (Democratic)
Harvey Epstein
Steven Raga (Democratic)
Sarahana Shrestha (Democratic/Working Families)
Manny De Los Santos (Democratic)
William Colton (Democratic)
Karines Reyes (Democratic)
Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (Democratic/Working Families)
Jo Anne Simon (Democratic)
Anna Kelles (Democratic/Working Families)

Summary

Official abstract published by the New York legislature

Creates climate liability for fossil fuel related activity which caused or contributed to climate change; creates a right of action.

Text versions

A72

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Jan 8, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION