Assembly bill · A6996 (2025-26)
Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure…
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Michael Tannousis (Assembly Member, District 64, Republican/Conservative)
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Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity in assembly district 64
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Summary
Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity in assembly district 64; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
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Amends the General Municipal Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Local Governments · New York State Assembly
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Full history
- May 18, 2026
Held for Consideration in Local Governments
HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NY Assembly
- Mar 18, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NY Assembly
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