Assembly bill · A2003 (2025-26)
Enacts the Rural Energy Freedom Act
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Robert Smullen (Assembly Member, District 118, Republican)
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Summary
Exempts the burning of wood for recreation, building heating and cooking from certain greenhouse gas emissions reduction requirements.
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Amends the Environmental Conservation Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Environmental Conservation · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Environmental Conservation · New York State Senate.
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Cosponsors
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- Democratic1
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- Anil Beephan Jr.
- Brian D. Miller
- Brian Maher
- Brian Manktelow
- Chris Tague
- David McDonough
- Eric Brown
- Jeff Gallahan
- Jodi Giglio
- Joe Angelino
- Joe DeStefano
- John K. Mikulin
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Full history
- May 5, 2026
Held for Consideration in Environmental Conservation
HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Assembly
- Jan 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Assembly
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