Bill > S02492

This bill enacts an Advanced Clean Fleets law to reduce vehicle emissions for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles by establishing progressive requirements for zero-emissions vehicles in New York State. The legislation sets ambitious goals for transitioning vehicle fleets, including 50% of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles being zero-emissions by 2032, 80% by 2037, and 100% by 2042. Fleet operators, particularly those with high-priority fleets (defined as companies with over $50 million in annual revenue or at least 50 vehicles over 8,500 pounds), will be required to gradually replace their vehicles with zero-emissions or near-zero emissions models. Starting in 2029, drayage trucks (trucks transporting cargo between maritime terminals and other facilities) must be zero-emissions when newly purchased, and by 2037, all drayage trucks must be zero-emissions. The bill mandates detailed reporting from fleet operators about their vehicle characteristics and provides a navigation program to help operators understand and comply with the new requirements. To support implementation, the Department of Environmental Conservation must create an annual report tracking industry progress and provide assistance to fleet operators. Penalties for non-compliance range from $500 to $26,000 depending on the violation, with potential suspension of initial penalties. The law aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions from the transportation sector while supporting a gradual, manageable transition for businesses.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2492