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New York bills · 2025 Regular Session

New York S 6286

Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program within the farmland viability program

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Summary

Official abstract published by the New York legislature

Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program to provide grants to identify the best practices and strategies for agrivoltaics and dual-use solar energy projects that protect soil health during construction and decommissioning of solar arrays, utilize sustainable agricultural production practices, monitor any benefits solar energy may have on farms and to the state, track economic viability, study the commercialization of dual-use solar energy projects, and encourage equitable engagement of stakeholders.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 18, 2026, 12:04 PM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Jan 29, 2026
Senate		Agriculture Vote - Version: ApassSet your home in New York to see
Jun 10, 2025
Senate		Floor Vote - Version: ApassSet your home in New York to see
May 13, 2025
Senate		Finance Vote - Version: ApassSet your home in New York to see
Apr 8, 2025
Senate		Agriculture Vote - Version: ApassSet your home in New York to see

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