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New York climate disclosure bills

NY legislation modelled on California SB 253/261

PendingApplies date pendingVerified 2026-08-25

Scope

Would target large companies doing business in New York

Penalties

None

Last verified

2026-08-25

In plain language

What this law does

Pending state legislation replicating California's emissions and Dictionary termClimate riskThe potential for adverse consequences arising from the interaction of climate-related hazards, exposure, vulnerability and responses to climate change.Read the full definition reporting model. The Climate Corporate Data Dictionary termAccountabilityA relationship in which an actor must explain and justify decisions or performance to others who can question the account and trigger correction, consequence or remedy.Read the full definition Act (S9072A) passed the NY Senate on 10 February 2026 and is before the Assembly. Separately, the enacted FY2027 budget (27 May 2026) rolled back the CLCPA 2030 emissions target to 2040.

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