Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 18, 2026Result: passed
(57) (3) (0) (3)
Senate bill · S3247 (2025-26)
Relates to electric vehicle charging
Latest action May 18, 2026
New York State Senate
Summary
Requires all newly-constructed electric vehicle charging stations available for public use which are capable of accepting payment to accept all major credit cards.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Public Authorities Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
Section 1 amends subdivision 9-a of public authorities law to require that the power authority, in consultation with the energy and research development authority, the department of transportation, and any other relevant state or local agency or department, require that all newly constructed electric vehicle charging stations available for public use which are capable of accepting payment accept all major credit cards. Section 2 is the effective date.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Energy · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Energy And Telecommunications · New York State Senate.
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The sponsor's argument
Why Jeremy Cooney says this is needed
The transition from gas powered to electric vehicles is becoming more prevalent as we implement more climate friendly alternatives in lieu of a dependence on fossil fuels in New York State. Currently, available forms of payment at electric vehicle charging stations are made through mobile applications or by a subscription. By increasing the accepted methods of payment, this bill would provide more accessibility and options for electric vehicle owners.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Energy And Telecommunications
Senate Energy And TelecommunicationsMay 5, 2026Result: passed
(7) (2) (0) (0)Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 14, 2025Result: passed
(54) (3) (0) (5)Vote: Committee vote · Energy And Telecommunications
Senate Energy And TelecommunicationsFeb 11, 2025Result: passed
(8) (1) (0) (0)
Full history
- May 18, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- May 18, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- May 18, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
NY Assembly
- May 11, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- May 7, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
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- May 6, 2026
1ST Report CAL.989
1ST REPORT CAL.989
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate
- May 14, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- May 14, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- May 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
NY Assembly
- Feb 24, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- Feb 12, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- Feb 11, 2025
1ST Report CAL.341
1ST REPORT CAL.341
NY Senate
- Jan 24, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate