New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08202

Introduced
5/5/25  

Caption

Directs state agencies to adopt an embodied carbon decarbonization program; requires the office of general services to issue operational directives and guidance for common construction materials to reduce the amount of embodied carbon in such materials.

Impact

The bill is designed to have a significant impact on the construction industry in New York by mandating that all affected entities calculate the total embodied carbon in their construction projects. It specifies that applicants for new construction permits, as well as significant renovation projects costing over fifty percent of the new construction price, will need to provide detailed environmental product declarations that quantify their embodied carbon emissions. This legislative move is designed to encourage the use of low-carbon materials and construction practices, aimed at achieving state-level sustainability goals.

Summary

A08202 is a bill introduced in the New York Assembly, aimed at directing state agencies to adopt an embodied carbon decarbonization program. The bill proposes to amend the executive law by adding a new section focused on reducing embodied carbon in common construction materials, thereby promoting sustainable building practices. This legislative effort aligns with global trends towards mitigating climate change impacts through enhanced environmental regulations within the construction sector.

Contention

There may be points of contention surrounding A08202, particularly regarding compliance costs for construction firms and potential pushback from industries reliant on traditional, higher-emission materials. Stakeholder concerns might also arise about the practicality of assessing and reporting embodied carbon in construction projects. Furthermore, discussions may focus on the balance between environmental goals and the economic implications for the building sector, which could affect timelines, budgets, and project feasibility.

Companion Bills

NY S08000

Same As Directs state agencies to adopt an embodied carbon decarbonization program; requires the office of general services to continue to issue operational directives and guidance for common construction materials to reduce the amount of embodied carbon in such materials.

Previously Filed As

NY S05180

Directs state agencies to adopt a sustainability and decarbonization program; establishes a GreenNY council which will develop sustainable procurement specifications, issue operational directives and guidance for construction, issue a waste diversion plan template for agencies and provide agencies with information on reducing use of toxic substances; requires agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

NY A04931

Directs state agencies to adopt a sustainability and decarbonization program; establishes a GreenNY council which will develop sustainable procurement specifications, issue operational directives and guidance for construction, issue a waste diversion plan template for agencies and provide agencies with information on reducing use of toxic substances; requires agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

NY S03357

Directs the commissioner of health, in consultation with the commissioner of the office of general services, to conduct a study on the use of solid antimicrobial materials for touch surfaces in the construction of public buildings.

NY S02039

Directs the commissioner of health, in consultation with the office of mental health and other relevant stakeholders, to develop guidance and standards for routine maternal depression screenings, referrals, diagnosis and treatment, and to provide training and materials on issues related to maternal depression.

NY A02870

Directs the commissioner of health, in consultation with the office of mental health and other relevant stakeholders, to develop guidance and standards for routine maternal depression screenings, referrals, diagnosis and treatment, and to provide training and materials on issues related to maternal depression.

NY S07665

Directs the office of general services to establish an inventory database to track the state's inventory of unused state-owned real property; directs state agencies to appoint inventory coordinators to report such agencies' inventory of unused state-owned real property to the office of general services to maintain the inventory database.

NY A04340

Reduces the cost of textbooks and course materials for students of institutions of higher education by requiring every institution of higher education to adopt policies that allow the use of innovative pricing techniques and payment options for textbooks, supplemental materials, and other course materials or textbooks.

NY A09299

Enacts the utility materials disclosure act to require investor-owned energy utilities publish on its customer-facing website both its promotional and educational materials and file such materials with the public service commission.

NY S09402

Enacts the utility materials disclosure act to require investor-owned energy utilities publish on its customer-facing website both its promotional and educational materials and file such materials with the public service commission.

NY S00802

Requires public disclosure of certain state agency materials, and authorizes the office for technology to publish a technical standards manual for the publishing of records on the internet by state agencies.

Similar Bills

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