Bill > S09066

This bill mandates that any rules or regulations established by the Department of Environmental Conservation concerning hydrofluorocarbon substances, which are chemicals used in items like air conditioners, refrigerators, aerosol propellants, foams, and solvents, must align with and not go beyond the federal standards found in 40 C.F.R. Part 84, as they exist on October 1, 2025. This means any existing state regulations that are stricter than these federal rules will be repealed, and the state cannot impose more stringent requirements. However, this bill does not prevent the state from regulating greenhouse gas emissions generally, implementing programs related to energy efficiency, electrification, or refrigerant reclamation consistent with the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, or enforcing identical federal labeling, reporting, or reclamation requirements for consistency and compliance.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9066