Ban gas hookups in most new buildings (All-Electric Buildings Act)
OtherLast updated Jul 4, 2026
The Commitment
What was promised
Ban gas hookups in most new buildings (All-Electric Buildings Act)
The Record
What’s happened
Signed 2023; enforcement had stalled amid litigation. The Second Circuit UPHELD the mandate on June 30, 2026 (not preempted by federal energy law), clearing the enforcement path.
Documentation
Evidence
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