Bill > S04046

This bill amends New York's environmental conservation law to prohibit the use of fuel oil, grade number four (as classified by the American Society for Testing Materials Standard D396-15c) in any building or facility in the state starting July 1, 2030. The legislation specifically targets a particular grade of fuel oil, which is typically used for heating in older buildings and industrial settings. The bill allows municipalities to adopt even stricter regulations if they choose, giving local governments flexibility to implement more aggressive environmental standards. By setting a future date for the prohibition, the bill provides building owners and facility managers ample time to transition to alternative, potentially cleaner energy sources. The prohibition aims to reduce environmental pollution and encourage the adoption of more environmentally friendly heating and energy technologies. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, though the actual fuel oil ban does not commence until 2030.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4046