Bill > S04365

This bill establishes a comprehensive computerized database at both the state and city levels to track and manage information related to hazardous substances, with the goal of improving emergency response and public safety. The database will include detailed information such as the date and time of notifications about hazardous substance incidents, reports from various agencies like police, fire departments, and emergency medical services, specifics about response measures (including location, substances, and quantities released), and the locations of pipelines that transport hazardous materials or petroleum products. The system will be accessible online in a read-only format to government personnel, legislators, council members, and the general public, ensuring transparency and facilitating quick access to critical information during potential environmental emergencies. The database aims to centralize and streamline information across different agencies, making it easier to coordinate responses and maintain a comprehensive record of hazardous substance incidents and infrastructure. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law, with provisions allowing for preliminary rule-making to be completed in advance of the effective date.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4365