Bill > A04221

This bill proposes to amend the New York environmental conservation law by adding a new section that comprehensively prohibits point source pollution in the Long Island Sound and Great South Bay. A point source is a specific, identifiable source of pollution, such as a pipe, ditch, or channel through which pollutants are discharged. The bill specifically forbids the creation or use of any outlet or point source that discharges into these waters, as well as prohibiting the operation or construction of disposal systems that would discharge pollutants into these environmentally sensitive marine areas. The legislation is designed to protect these important marine ecosystems from direct pollution sources, with the new law set to take effect one year after it becomes law. This gives entities time to adjust their practices and ensure compliance with the new pollution restrictions. The bill represents a proactive approach to environmental conservation by establishing a clear legal prohibition on potentially harmful discharges into these significant water bodies located in New York.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4221