Bill > A04043

This bill amends the New York State Environmental Conservation Law to prohibit airport operators and aviation retail establishments from selling, distributing, or making leaded aviation gasoline available to consumers on or after January 1, 2031. The bill defines an "aviation retail establishment" as any public or private entity selling aviation gasoline to customers, and "leaded aviation gasoline" is defined according to federal code. The legislation includes a critical exemption for airports subject to federal grant assurances in effect before December 31, 2024, meaning such airports would be temporarily exempt from the prohibition until their specific grant assurance expires. This bill appears aimed at phasing out the use of leaded aviation fuel, which contains harmful lead additives, to reduce environmental and health risks associated with lead emissions from aircraft. The bill includes standard severability provisions ensuring that if any part of the law is found invalid, the rest of the law remains in effect, and it is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4043