Bill > A02206

This bill establishes a comprehensive moratorium on wind turbine development in New York State, specifically prohibiting the construction or placement of permanent or semi-permanent wind turbines on any freshwater bodies within the state's jurisdiction. The bill also extends the moratorium to infrastructure supporting wind turbines in federal waters or waters controlled by other states that would pass through New York's freshwater bodies. Key provisions include defining "federal waters" as areas seaward of state waters under U.S. jurisdiction, and stipulating that the moratorium cannot be lifted without consent from both houses of the state legislature, which must vote by majority in each house. The bill allows for potential future reconsideration, with the legislature able to request additional data or information before deciding to end the moratorium. The legislation is subject to existing environmental review processes, public service laws, and local zoning regulations, and takes effect immediately upon passage. The bill appears to be a precautionary measure aimed at preventing wind turbine development on freshwater bodies, potentially in response to environmental or community concerns about such infrastructure.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2206