Bill > A04252

This bill establishes an indefinite moratorium on building or placing permanent or semi-permanent wind turbines in the waters of Lake Ontario that are within New York State's jurisdiction. The moratorium prevents any new wind turbine construction in these lake waters and can only be lifted if both houses of the state legislature vote in favor by a majority vote. The bill specifies that the moratorium remains subject to existing environmental review processes, public service laws, and local zoning regulations. Importantly, the legislature retains the power to request additional data or information before considering lifting the moratorium. The bill aims to halt wind turbine development in Lake Ontario waters, effectively pausing any potential offshore wind energy projects in that specific area, and gives the state legislature full control over when and if such projects might be allowed in the future.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4252