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Dec 26, 2024S.2129-B/A.3351-BSigned

Climate Change Superfund Act

"Polluter pays" fund seeking ~$75B over 25 years from fossil-fuel companies. UPDATE (Aug 31, 2026): struck down by N.D.N.Y. Chief Judge Brenda Sannes as preempted by the Clean Air Act (West Virginia v. James, summary judgment for 22 states and industry groups). Hochul says the state is reviewing appeal options to the 2nd Circuit; a separate DOJ challenge is pending in S.D.N.Y.

Governor's actionSigned
SponsorKrueger/Dinowitz
ChamberSenate & Assembly
Bill numberS.2129-B/A.3351-B
Action dateDec 26, 2024
Official document
governor.ny.gov
Source: Official record of the New York State Legislature & Office of the Governor · Dec 26, 2024.