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Asking Albany · Res 0019-2026

Also known as the NY HEAT Act, which would align utility regulation with state climate justice and emission reduction targets and repeal certain provisions of…

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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, S.2016-A/A.4592-A, also known as the NY HEAT Act, which would align utility regulation with state climate justice and emission reduction targets and repeal certain provisions of the Public Service Law relating to gas service and sale

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Latest action Jan 29, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Alexa Avilés

Council Member, District 38 · Democratic

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What this can and cannot do

This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the New York State Legislature and the Governor to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.

Summary

Calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, S.2016-A/A.4592-A, also known as the NY HEAT Act

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

Cosponsors

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

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Full history

  1. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Resolution was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

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