Assembly bill · A8328 (2025-26)
Prohibits a battery energy storage system on Long Island
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Eric Brown (Assembly Member, District 20, Republican)
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Summary
Provides that the future siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity, and including, but not limited to, those deploying lithium-ion batteries, are prohibited on Long Island, in the counties of Suffolk and Nassau.
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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
- May 13, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NY Assembly
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