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NY A02261
NY A02261Enacts "private environmental law enforcement act"; authorizes any private citizen who has an interest which is or may be adversely affected to commence civil judicial actions for injunctive or declaratory relief to remedy environmental harms under certain circumstances; provides that such action may be commenced against any person for any violation of an administrative or court order compelling an investigation or remediation of an inactive hazardous waste disposal site.
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Introduced
01/14/2021
01/14/2021
In Committee
03/24/2021
03/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Enacts "private environmental law enforcement act"; authorizes any private citizen who has an interest which is or may be adversely affected to commence civil judicial actions for injunctive or declaratory relief to remedy environmental harms under certain circumstances; provides that such action may be commenced against any person for any violation of an administrative or court order compelling an investigation or remediation of an inactive hazardous waste disposal site.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "Private Environmental Law Enforcement Act" which authorizes any private citizen who has been or may be adversely affected to file civil lawsuits for injunctive or declaratory relief to address environmental harms. The bill allows such lawsuits to be filed against any person for violations of certain environmental laws and regulations, including those related to inactive hazardous waste disposal sites. The bill outlines the notice and procedural requirements for these citizen suits, allows the state to intervene, and provides for the awarding of costs, fees, and penalties. The bill also makes some related amendments to existing environmental law.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (26)
Thomas Abinanti (D)*,
Pat Burke (D)*,
Kevin Cahill (D)*,
Robert Carroll (D)*,
William Colton (D)*,
Maritza Davila (D)*,
Steven Englebright (D)*,
Patricia Fahy (D)*,
Sandy Galef (D)*,
Deborah Glick (D)*,
Richard Gottfried (D)*,
Jonathan Jacobson (D)*,
Yuh-Line Niou (D)*,
Steve Otis (D)*,
Amy Paulin (D)*,
Karines Reyes (D)*,
Diana Richardson (D)*,
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
Jo Anne Simon (D)*,
Al Taylor (D)*,
Fred Thiele (D)*,
David Weprin (D)*,
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Last Action
ordered to third reading cal.101 (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A2261 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02261&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02261 |
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