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New York Assembly Bill A07308

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A07308

Introduced
3/25/25  

Caption

Establishes a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit and eligibility criteria for such tax credit.

Impact

The implementation of A07308 is expected to have significant impacts on state laws related to energy production and environmental regulations. Specifically, it amends the energy and tax laws to facilitate the creation of the tax credit, which will promote the use of sustainable aviation fuels in an industry that is often scrutinized for its environmental footprint. By encouraging the adoption of SAF, the bill aims to enhance state efforts towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while also supporting local clean energy initiatives. Additionally, the legislation could potentially stimulate economic growth within the renewable energy sector by attracting investment into sustainable fuel technologies.

Summary

Bill A07308 proposes the establishment of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit in New York State, aimed at incentivizing the production and use of cleaner aviation fuels. Producers of sustainable aviation fuel can claim a tax credit of one dollar per gallon for fuel purchased within the state, with the potential for an increase of up to two dollars per gallon based on the level of reduction in carbon dioxide equivalent emissions achieved. The bill seeks to support the aviation sector's transition towards more environmentally friendly solutions and help meet emissions reduction goals.

Contention

While the bill is largely seen as a step forward in environmental legislation, it could invite debate regarding the sustainability of the fuels produced and definitional standards for what constitutes 'sustainable' aviation fuel. Critics may argue about the implications of rushing to adopt certain fuels without thorough vetting of their lifecycle emissions and overall environmental impact. As such, discussions around the criteria for eligibility and the administration of the tax credits could be points of contention among stakeholders, including environmental groups and industry representatives.

Companion Bills

NY S04065

Same As Establishes a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit and eligibility criteria for such tax credit.

Previously Filed As

NY A06106

Establishes a tax credit for full-time nurses and a tax credit for teaching nurses; provides that the amount of such credit shall be five hundred dollars.

NY S05978

Establishes a tax credit for the adoption of a dog or cat; establishes a $100 credit for a maximum of three dogs or cats per taxable year.

NY A06936

Establishes a tax credit for the adoption of a dog or cat; establishes a $100 credit for a maximum of three dogs or cats per taxable year.

NY S02579

Establishes a tax on carbon-based fuels.

NY A07321

Establishes a tax on carbon-based fuels.

NY S05859

Establishes a personal income tax credit for taxpayers who donate blood to a blood bank four or more times in a year; specifies such tax credit to be five hundred dollars.

NY S07593

Establishes the retire strong tax credit for certain individuals age 65 or older; authorizes a tax credit amounting to half the qualifying real property taxes paid by such individual for the taxable year, up to $6,500.

NY A08308

Establishes the retire strong tax credit for certain individuals age 65 or older; authorizes a tax credit amounting to half the qualifying real property taxes paid by such individual for the taxable year, up to $6,500.

NY S03488

Provides a real property tax relief credit and an enhanced real property tax circuit breaker credit for certain taxpayers who meet income requirements and other eligibility.

NY S04552

Establishes a Hire-Now tax credit; provides for new job creation; provides for additional credit where the person hired was receiving unemployment.

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