New York bills · 2025 Regular Session

New York S 4799

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

Introduced
In committee
Passed Senate
Passed House
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Zellnor Myrie (Democratic)

Cosponsors (12)

Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families)
Cordell Cleare (Democratic)
Nathalia Fernandez (Democratic)
Michael Gianaris
Kristen Gonzalez (Democratic/Working Families)
Andrew Gounardes (Democratic)
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families)
Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families)
Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families)
Luis R. Sepúlveda (Democratic)
Lea Webb (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

S4799

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
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Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
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