Bill > A01073

This bill proposes to amend the environmental conservation law by prohibiting the establishment or enforcement of regulations mandating a specific percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturers' sales fleets for medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles. The bill introduces a conditional restriction that prevents such regulations from being implemented until certain practicability conditions are met. Specifically, the regulations will remain on hold until there is sufficient charging infrastructure available and until zero-emission medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles become more cost-effective and accessible. In context, this bill appears to be addressing potential challenges in transitioning commercial and industrial vehicle fleets to zero-emission technologies, acknowledging that current market and infrastructure limitations might make immediate mandates impractical. By delaying regulatory enforcement, the bill aims to allow time for technological developments, infrastructure expansion, and market maturation in the zero-emission vehicle sector. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1073