Bill > S01448

This bill establishes a comprehensive moratorium on wind turbine construction and infrastructure in New York's freshwater bodies and related jurisdictional waters. Specifically, the bill prohibits building or placing permanent or semi-permanent wind turbines on any freshwater bodies within the state, as well as blocking infrastructure for wind turbines in federal or other states' waters that would pass through New York's freshwater areas. The moratorium is indefinite and can only be lifted with consent from both houses of the state legislature, requiring a majority vote in each house. The bill allows for potential future review and requires the legislature to have the ability to request additional data before considering lifting the moratorium. The legislation is subject to existing environmental review processes, public service laws, and local zoning regulations. While the bill does not provide explicit reasons for the moratorium, it appears to be a precautionary measure aimed at protecting the state's freshwater ecosystems from potential wind energy infrastructure development. The moratorium takes effect immediately upon passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1448