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NY A05101
Enacts the "solar panel collection act" to require manufacturers of solar panels to collect such panels when they are taken out of use; requires educational outreach relating thereto; establishes collection goals therefor; requires reporting of collection efforts.
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Introduced
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to enacting the "solar panel collection act"; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "Solar Panel Collection Act" to require solar panel manufacturers to establish and maintain a program for the collection, transportation, and recycling of out-of-service solar panels. The bill sets up educational outreach requirements for manufacturers, establishes collection goals, and mandates reporting on collection efforts. It also prohibits the disposal of solar panels in landfills, incinerators, or transfer stations, and requires contractors, consumers, and state agencies to deliver out-of-service solar panels to designated collection sites.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Marjorie Byrnes (R)*,
Joe Angelino (R),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Joe Giglio (R),
Steve Hawley (R),
John Lemondes (R),
Angelo Morinello (R),
Phil Palmesano (R),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Last Action
referred to environmental conservation (on 01/03/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A5101 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05101&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05101 |
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