Asking Albany · Res 0040-2024
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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New York City Council
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
NY HEAT Act (S.2016-A/A.4592-A).
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Cosponsors
Shahana K. Hanif, James F. Gennaro and 5 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic7
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Resolution was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts
NYC Council