State and Provincial Legislative Tracker
Updated October 24, 2025
The GLLC tracks state and provincial legislation related to the Great Lakes and water quality. Sharing information among legislators is a key part of the Caucus’s mission to take coordinated regional action on policies that affect water quality and access to clean water for the residents, businesses, and industries in the Great Lakes states and provinces.
If you are interested in seeing U.S. federal Great Lakes legislation, check out the Northeast-Midwest Institute’s Federal Great Lakes and Water Legislation Tracker
| State/Province and Bill Number | Description | Sponsor(s) | Status | GLLC Policy Agenda | Companion Bill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL H.B.1050 | Extends exemptions to tangible personal property used in data centers | IL Rep. Daniel "Dan" Didech (D-IL-059) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1050&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=156732&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B. 1087 | After January 1, 2027, a school district may not procure disposable food service containers that are composed in whole or in part from polystyrene foam for use at any school and instead shall offer only compostable foodware or recyclable foodware for use at the school. | IL Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-IL-042), IL Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-IL-081) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1087&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=156796&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B. 1089 | Provides for a deposit value of 10 cents to be paid by consumers on each beverage container sold in the State by a dealer for consumption | IL Rep. Maurice West (D-IL-067), IL Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-IL-081) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1089&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=156798&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.1146 | Ban on the provision or sale of single-use plastic carryout bags by stores and food service businesses, and single-use paper carryout bags by grocery stores, effective 18 months after the enactment of the law. | IL Rep. Suzanne Ness (D-IL-066), IL Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-IL-018), IL Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-IL-014), IL Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-IL-056), IL Rep. Carol Ammons (D-IL-103), IL Rep. Marcus Evans (D-IL-033), IL Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-IL-081), IL Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-IL-021), IL Rep. Kevin Olickal (D-IL-016), IL Rep. Laura Faver Dias (D-IL-062), IL Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (D-IL-041), IL Rep. Maura Hirschauer (D-IL-049), IL Rep. Barbara Hernandez (D-IL-050), IL Rep. Kam Buckner (D-IL-026), IL Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin (D-IL-038), IL Rep. Nicholas "Nick" Smith (D-IL-034), IL Rep. Camille Lilly (D-IL-078), IL Rep. Ann Williams (D-IL-011), IL Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl (D-IL-057), IL Rep. Hoan Huynh (D-IL-013) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1146&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=156886&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.1175 | Ensure the removal and off-site disposal of coal combustion residuals from these impoundments to prevent environmental contamination, especially of groundwater and soil. | IL Rep. Rita Mayfield (D-IL-060) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1175&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=156937&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.1202 | Allows individual taxpayers to claim a tax credit for eligible recycling costs. This credit is designed to cover 100% of the costs associated with the collection, separation, conversion, or treatment of recyclable solid waste materials, such as paper, glass, and plastic, up to a maximum of $1,000 per taxpayer per year. | IL Rep. Dave Severin (R-IL-116) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1202&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=156988&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.1295 | By January 1, 2027, manufacturers of products containing intentionally added PFAS must submit detailed information to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Starting January 1, 2026, the sale of specific products containing intentionally added PFAS, such as carpets, cookware, cosmetics, and food packaging, will be prohibited. By January 1, 2033, the sale of any product containing intentionally added PFAS will be banned unless deemed currently unavoidable by the Pollution Control Board. | IL Rep. Michael "Mike" Kelly (D-IL-015) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1295&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=157090&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.1600 | Requires third-party food delivery and online ordering platforms to provide consumers with the option to request single-use plastics when ordering from restaurants. The Act specifies that restaurants should only provide single-use foodware upon consumer request through these platforms, with exceptions for safety concerns, prepackaged items, charitable establishments, and certain locations like airports. | IL Rep. Jennifer "Jen" Gong-Gershowitz (D-IL-017), IL Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-IL-081), IL Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-IL-056), IL Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-IL-018), IL Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-IL-092), IL Rep. Theresa Mah (D-IL-024), IL Rep. Nicolle Grasse (D-IL-053), IL Rep. Natalie Manley (D-IL-098), IL Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-IL-042), IL Rep. Bob Morgan (D-IL-058), IL Rep. Joyce Mason (D-IL-061), IL Rep. Maura Hirschauer (D-IL-049), IL Rep. Dagmara "Dee" Avelar (D-IL-085), IL Rep. Margaret Croke (D-IL-012), IL Rep. Maurice West (D-IL-067), IL Rep. Laura Faver Dias (D-IL-062), IL Rep. Mary Beth Canty (D-IL-054), IL Rep. Matt Hanson (D-IL-083), IL Rep. Lisa Davis (D-IL-032), IL Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-IL-080), IL Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (D-IL-003), IL Rep. Jaime Andrade (D-IL-040), IL Rep. Anna Moeller (D-IL-043), IL Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-IL-014), IL Rep. William "Will" Davis (D-IL-030), IL Rep. Carol Ammons (D-IL-103), IL Rep. Camille Lilly (D-IL-078), IL Rep. Gregg Johnson (D-IL-072), IL Rep. Nabeela Syed (D-IL-051), IL Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-IL-021), IL Rep. Martha "Marti" Deuter (D-IL-045), IL Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl (D-IL-057), IL Rep. Thaddeus Jones (D-IL-029), IL Rep. Ann Williams (D-IL-011), IL Rep. Hoan Huynh (D-IL-013), IL Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (D-IL-031) | Passed Original Chamber | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1600&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=157757&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.1639 | Among other tax exemptions, provices for an exemptions for tangible personal property used in data centers | IL Rep. Amy Grant (R-IL-047), IL Rep. Tony McCombie (R-IL-089) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1639&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=158377&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.1893 | Creates extended producer responsibility program for the environmentally sound collection and disposal of hazardous household products, such as aerosol products, fertilizers, and electronic cigarettes, among others. | IL Rep. Sharon Chung (D-IL-091), IL Rep. Joyce Mason (D-IL-061), IL Rep. Laura Faver Dias (D-IL-062), IL Rep. Nabeela Syed (D-IL-051), IL Rep. Travis Weaver (R-IL-093), IL Rep. Maurice West (D-IL-067), IL Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-IL-081), IL Rep. Anna Moeller (D-IL-043), IL Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-IL-014) | Out of Committee | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1893&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=159475&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.2409 | Beginning January 1, 2026, sellers of firefighting personal protective clothing containing PFAS must provide written notice to purchasers disclosing the presence and purpose of PFAS in the products, with both parties required to retain this documentation for at least three years and provide it to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency upon request. Starting January 1, 2027, the manufacture, sale, or distribution of firefighting personal protective clothing with intentionally added PFAS is prohibited in Illinois. This prohibition extends to auxiliary firefighting PPE beginning January 1, 2030. | IL Rep. Michael "Mike" Kelly (D-IL-015), IL Rep. Angelica "Angie" Guerrero-Cuellar (D-IL-022), IL Rep. Dennis Tipsword (R-IL-105), IL Rep. Patrick Sheehan (R-IL-037), IL Rep. Matt Hanson (D-IL-083), IL Rep. Maura Hirschauer (D-IL-049), IL Rep. Harry Benton (D-IL-097), IL Rep. Laura Faver Dias (D-IL-062), IL Rep. Michael "Mike" Crawford (D-IL-031), IL Rep. Tony McCombie (R-IL-089), IL Rep. Mary Gill (D-IL-035), IL Rep. Michael "Mike" Coffey (R-IL-095), IL Rep. Maurice West (D-IL-067), IL Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-IL-014), IL Rep. Brad Stephens (R-IL-020), IL Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-IL-092), IL Rep. John Cabello (R-IL-090), IL Rep. Thaddeus Jones (D-IL-029), IL Rep. Hoan Huynh (D-IL-013), IL Rep. Nicolle Grasse (D-IL-053), IL Rep. Brandun Schweizer (R-IL-104), IL Rep. Rick Ryan (D-IL-036), IL Rep. Lisa Davis (D-IL-032), IL Rep. Yolonda Morris (D-IL-009), IL Rep. Regan Deering (R-IL-088), IL Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-IL-021), IL Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (D-IL-046), IL Rep. Kimberly du Buclet (D-IL-005), IL Rep. David Friess (R-IL-115), IL Rep. Amy "Murri" Briel (D-IL-076), IL Rep. Dagmara "Dee" Avelar (D-IL-085), IL Rep. Jackie Haas (R-IL-079), IL Rep. Suzanne Ness (D-IL-066), IL Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (D-IL-041), IL Rep. Martin "Marty" McLaughlin (R-IL-052), IL Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-IL-019), IL Rep. Jawaharial "Omar" Williams (D-IL-010), IL Rep. Kam Buckner (D-IL-026), IL Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-IL-117), IL Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-IL-065), IL Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin (D-IL-038), IL Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-IL-027), IL Rep. Dave Severin (R-IL-116), IL Rep. Daniel "Dan" Swanson (R-IL-071), IL Rep. Steven "Steve" Reick (R-IL-063), IL Rep. Wayne Rosenthal (R-IL-108), IL Rep. Camille Lilly (D-IL-078), IL Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-IL-056), IL Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-IL-080), IL Rep. Rita Mayfield (D-IL-060), IL Rep. Charles "Charlie" Meier (R-IL-109), IL Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D-IL-084), IL Rep. Anna Moeller (D-IL-043), IL Rep. Marcus Evans (D-IL-033), IL Rep. Norine Hammond (R-IL-094), IL Rep. Natalie Manley (D-IL-098), IL Rep. Sonya Harper (D-IL-006), IL Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-IL-008), IL Rep. Mary Beth Canty (D-IL-054), IL Sen. Christopher Belt (D-IL-057), IL Sen. Javier Cervantes (D-IL-001), IL Sen. Paul Faraci (D-IL-052), IL Sen. Mike Porfirio (D-IL-011), IL Sen. Dale Fowler (R-IL-059), IL Sen. Jil Tracy (R-IL-050), IL Sen. Donald "Don" DeWitte (R-IL-033), IL Sen. Liandro "Li" Arellano (R-IL-037), IL Sen. Julie Morrison (D-IL-029), IL Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-IL-045), IL Sen. Robert Peters (D-IL-013), IL Sen. Robert "Rob" Martwick (D-IL-010), IL Sen. Celina Villanueva (D-IL-012), IL Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel (D-IL-049), IL Sen. Mike Simmons (D-IL-007), IL Sen. Rachel Ventura (D-IL-043), IL Sen. Doris Turner (D-IL-048), IL Sen. Neil Anderson (R-IL-047) | Enacted | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2409&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=160142&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.2516 | Prohibits, beginning January 1, 2032, the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of these products in Illinois if they contain intentionally added PFAS, with certain exceptions for federally regulated products, used goods, electronic/internal components, and specific refrigerants, foams, and aerosol propellants. | IL Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-IL-021), IL Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-IL-081), IL Rep. Carol Ammons (D-IL-103), IL Rep. Joyce Mason (D-IL-061), IL Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-IL-018), IL Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (D-IL-041), IL Rep. Jennifer "Jen" Gong-Gershowitz (D-IL-017), IL Rep. Hoan Huynh (D-IL-013), IL Sen. Julie Morrison (D-IL-029), IL Rep. Amy "Murri" Briel (D-IL-076), IL Sen. Laura Fine (D-IL-009), IL Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-IL-006), IL Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (D-IL-031), IL Sen. Mike Simmons (D-IL-007), IL Rep. Laura Faver Dias (D-IL-062) | Enacted | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2516&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=160345&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.2745 | Mandates the Illinois Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources and local soil and water conservation districts, to develop a nitrogen reduction incentive program by January 1, 2026. The program aims to address water quality issues by encouraging farmers to adopt efficient fertilizer management strategies and innovative crop nutrient technologies. | IL Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-IL-113) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2745&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=160780&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.2891 | Introduces significant amendments to the Water Commission Act of 1985 and the Illinois Municipal Code, aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities and governance of water commissions in Illinois. | IL Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-IL-042) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2891&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=161088&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.2933 | Mandates the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on mitigating the impacts of drought and climate change on agriculture in Illinois. The study will explore specific actions and practices, the feasibility of financial and technical assistance programs, the use of agricultural land management for greenhouse gas reduction, the potential of floatovoltaics in state waterways, and the establishment of an Agricultural Drought and Climate Resilience Office. | IL Rep. Sonya Harper (D-IL-006), IL Rep. Lisa Davis (D-IL-032), IL Rep. Edgar Gonzalez (D-IL-023), IL Rep. Carol Ammons (D-IL-103), IL Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-IL-008), IL Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin (D-IL-038), IL Rep. Joyce Mason (D-IL-061), IL Rep. Maurice West (D-IL-067), IL Rep. Sharon Chung (D-IL-091), IL Rep. Camille Lilly (D-IL-078) | Out of Committee | Coastal Resiliency | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2933&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=161136&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.2954 | Establishes the Taxpayer Relief from Ubiquitous Synthetic Toxics (TRUST) Act, which aims to address the environmental and public health concerns associated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). A key component of the Act is the creation of the PFAS Fund, a special fund in the State treasury, which will be financed through settlements from enforcement actions, a newly imposed tax on PFAS manufacturers, and other sources. The Fund will support a PFAS Grant Program and a PFAS Reimbursement Program, both designed to cover PFAS-related costs for eligible entities, such as publicly owned utilities and research institutions. | IL Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-IL-021) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2954&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=161162&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.2955 | The PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Act establishes a framework for addressing the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater systems in Illinois; emphasizes that wastewater agencies, which are not equipped to treat PFAS, should not bear the financial burden of PFAS mitigation. Instead, manufacturers of PFAS should be held accountable for related costs. | IL Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-IL-021), IL Rep. Carol Ammons (D-IL-103), IL Rep. Joyce Mason (D-IL-061), IL Rep. Jawaharial "Omar" Williams (D-IL-010), IL Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (D-IL-002), IL Rep. Kimberly du Buclet (D-IL-005), IL Rep. Michael "Mike" Crawford (D-IL-031), IL Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (D-IL-041), IL Rep. Nicolle Grasse (D-IL-053), IL Rep. Nabeela Syed (D-IL-051), IL Rep. Norma Hernandez (D-IL-077), IL Rep. Laura Faver Dias (D-IL-062), IL Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-IL-081), IL Rep. Hoan Huynh (D-IL-013), IL Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-IL-008), IL Sen. Graciela Guzman (D-IL-020) | Passed Original Chamber | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2955&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=161163&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.3073 | Establishes the Predisaster Flood Resilience Grant Program, which is designed to identify flood vulnerabilities, improve flood resiliency, and restore hydrology to mitigate flood risks and damages in flood-prone communities. | IL Rep. Sonya Harper (D-IL-006) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3073&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=161401&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.3278 | Mandates the development and implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan within one year of the act's effective date. | IL Rep. Joyce Mason (D-IL-061), IL Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-IL-081), IL Rep. Camille Lilly (D-IL-078), IL Rep. Hoan Huynh (D-IL-013), IL Sen. Julie Morrison (D-IL-029), IL Sen. Graciela Guzman (D-IL-020) | Passed Original Chamber | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3278&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=161766&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.3409 | The Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act aims to prohibit the manufacture, sale, delivery, or offering for sale of cosmetic products containing certain harmful ingredients in Illinois, aligning with similar European Union regulations. The Act defines a cosmetic product as any substance intended for application to the human body for cleaning, changing appearance, or protection, including makeup, hair products, and lotions. It lists specific chemicals, such as Dibutyl phthalate, Formaldehyde, and various per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), that are banned from being intentionally added to cosmetics. | IL Rep. Sonya Harper (D-IL-006), IL Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-IL-008), IL Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin (D-IL-038), IL Rep. Kimberly du Buclet (D-IL-005), IL Rep. Lilian Jimenez (D-IL-004), IL Rep. Kevin Olickal (D-IL-016), IL Rep. Yolonda Morris (D-IL-009), IL Rep. Lisa Davis (D-IL-032), IL Sen. Cristina Castro (D-IL-022), IL Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-IL-003) | Passed Original Chamber | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3409&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=161978&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.3464 | The Illinois Rust Belt to Green Belt Pilot Program Act establishes a comprehensive framework to promote the development of offshore wind energy in Illinois, particularly in Lake Michigan, while advancing equity, workforce development, and environmental goals. | IL Rep. Marcus Evans (D-IL-033) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3464&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=162105&SessionID=114 | |
| IL H.B.3565 | Introduces additional tax credits for taxpayers investing in data centers located in opportunity zones or developed by minority-owned, women-owned, or disability-owned businesses. Specifically, it provides an additional income tax credit amounting to 5% of the taxpayer's investment in qualified tangible personal property used in the construction or operation of such data centers. | IL Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-IL-027), IL Rep. Kimberly du Buclet (D-IL-005), IL Rep. Rita Mayfield (D-IL-060) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3565&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=162255&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.3594 | The Extreme Weather Recovery Act establishes a new private cause of action in Illinois allowing individuals, businesses, and associations to sue responsible parties primarily large fossil fuel producers for damages of $10,000 or more resulting from climate disasters or extreme weather events attributable to climate change, covering incidents from 1965 to the present. | IL Rep. Kam Buckner (D-IL-026), IL Rep. Lilian Jimenez (D-IL-004) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3594&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=162294&SessionID=114 | |
| IL H.B.3596 | Establishes a comprehensive framework for the protection and management of wetlands within the State of Illinois, aiming to preserve the ecological integrity of these vital ecosystems. | IL Rep. Anna Moeller (D-IL-043), IL Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-IL-081), IL Rep. Theresa Mah (D-IL-024), IL Rep. Nabeela Syed (D-IL-051), IL Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-IL-019), IL Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (D-IL-041), IL Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-IL-039), IL Rep. Maura Hirschauer (D-IL-049), IL Rep. Margaret Croke (D-IL-012), IL Rep. Kevin Olickal (D-IL-016), IL Rep. Ann Williams (D-IL-011), IL Rep. Hoan Huynh (D-IL-013), IL Rep. Daniel "Dan" Didech (D-IL-059), IL Rep. Barbara Hernandez (D-IL-050), IL Rep. Jennifer "Jen" Gong-Gershowitz (D-IL-017), IL Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl (D-IL-057) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3596&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=162297&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.3685 | Amends the Swimming Facility Act by establishing the Task Force on Lake Michigan Beach Public Use. This Task Force is tasked with reviewing current and potential future issues related to public coordination, consolidation, use, and access to public bathing areas along Lake Michigan | IL Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl (D-IL-057) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3685&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=162490&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.B.3855 | Accelerates the replacement of lead service lines in community water supplies, particularly for those with more than 99,999 lead service lines. The bill reduces the maximum timeline for these large systems to complete full lead service line replacement from 50 years to 35 years, requiring an annual replacement rate of at least 2% of the total identified lead service lines. | IL Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-IL-027), IL Rep. Jawaharial "Omar" Williams (D-IL-010), IL Rep. Yolonda Morris (D-IL-009), IL Rep. Michael "Mike" Crawford (D-IL-031), IL Rep. Lisa Davis (D-IL-032), IL Rep. Camille Lilly (D-IL-078) | Out of Committee | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3855&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=162747&SessionID=114 | |
| IL H.B.3939 | Allocates a total of $641,828,600 to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, with funding distributed across General Funds ($104,161,333), Other State Funds ($409,606,767), and Federal Funds ($128,060,500). This comprehensive funding supports a wide array of initiatives, including ordinary and contingent expenses, grants, and specific programs such as the Youth and Young Adult Conservation and Education Pilot Program, the H.O.P.E. Program, and the Coastal Management Program. | IL Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-IL-018) | Introduced or Prefiled | General | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3939&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=162897&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.R.0063 | Promotes sustainable practices and reduce plastic waste, emphasizing the environmental harm caused by plastic, which is derived from non-decomposable toxic fossil fuels. The resolution highlights the significant amount of plastic waste generated annually, exceeding 280 million tons, and acknowledges the financial benefits observed by restaurants that have implemented accessories-upon-request policies, saving an average of $5,000 per year. | IL Rep. Gregg Johnson (D-IL-072) | Enacted | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=63&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&LegId=158689&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.R.0004 | Encourages the celebration of Soil Health Week and its related activities to increase the awareness of Illinois farmers, eaters, and those involved in agribusiness of the importance of the air and water quality environment for all citizens of this State. | IL Rep. Charles "Charlie" Meier (R-IL-109) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&LegId=155721&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL H.R.0479 | Resolution in support of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail | IL Rep. Joyce Mason (D-IL-061) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=479&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&LegId=164179&SessionID=114 | |
| IL S.B.0075 | Provides that 20% of the lesser of (rather than the lesser of): (i) the purchase price or (ii) the fair market value shall constitute the rate base associated with the water or sewer utility as acquired by and incorporated into the rate base of the district designated by the acquiring large public utility, subject to any adjustments that the Illinois Commerce Commission deems necessary to ensure such rate base reflects prudent and useful investments in the provision of public utility service. | IL Sen. Laura Murphy (D-IL-028), IL Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-IL-040), IL Sen. Sue Rezin (R-IL-038), IL Sen. Michael "Mike" Halpin (D-IL-036) | Out of Committee | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=75&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=157181&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.0094 | Prohibits foreign companies from constructing data centers in Illinois unless specific conditions are met. | IL Sen. Sue Rezin (R-IL-038), IL Sen. Terri Bryant (R-IL-058), IL Sen. Sally Turner (R-IL-044) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=94&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=157212&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.0117 | Prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of certain products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Illinois, effective January 1, 2026. The products affected by this ban include cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, juvenile products, menstrual products, intimate apparel, and food packaging or food contact products. | IL Sen. Julie Morrison (D-IL-029), IL Sen. Rachel Ventura (D-IL-043), IL Sen. Laura Murphy (D-IL-028), IL Sen. Graciela Guzman (D-IL-020) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=117&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=157284&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.0132 | Effective January 1, 2029, manufacturers are prohibited from selling or distributing these containers unless the caps are made from the same type of plastic resin as the container and are either tethered to the container or designed to allow consumption without removal. | IL Sen. Laura Fine (D-IL-009), IL Sen. Laura Murphy (D-IL-028) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=132&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=157335&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.0167 | Effective January 1, 2026, the legislation prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of juvenile products with intentionally added PFAS. | IL Sen. Laura Fine (D-IL-009), IL Sen. Laura Murphy (D-IL-028) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=167&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=157385&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.0177 | Bans the provision or sale of single-use plastic carryout bags by stores and food service businesses, and single-use paper carryout bags by grocery stores, effective 18 months after the enactment of the law. | IL Sen. Laura Murphy (D-IL-028) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=177&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=157428&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.0224 | Mandates that owners of public water supplies must submit detailed plans and specifications to the Agency for approval before any construction, changes, or additions to the water supply installations begin. | IL Sen. Donald "Don" DeWitte (R-IL-033), IL Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D-IL-004), IL Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-IL-070) | Sent to Executive | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=224&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=157535&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.0227 | Allows taxpayers who have been awarded a credit by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a qualifying Illinois data center to receive an additional income tax credit. This credit amounts to 5% of the taxpayer's investment in qualified tangible personal property used in the data center's construction or operation. | IL Sen. Lakesia Collins (D-IL-005), IL Sen. Napoleon Harris (D-IL-015), IL Sen. Elgie Sims (D-IL-017) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=227&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=157540&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.1178 | Highlights specific tax exemptions, such as those for tangible personal property used in the construction or operation of data centers, which are granted a certificate of exemption by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity | IL Sen. Michael "Mike" Halpin (D-IL-036), IL Sen. Paul Faraci (D-IL-052) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1178&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=158985&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.1194 | Requiring that single-use plastics, including plastic drinking straws, be provided only upon consumer request. Additionally, any single-use plastic items provided must not be packaged in plastic. The legislation mandates that food dispensing establishments and takeout food delivery services offer customers the option to request disposable foodware items separately from their orders across various ordering platforms. Restaurants are encouraged to use dispensers for condiments instead of prepackaged packets and must display signs indicating that single-use plastic items are available upon request or at self-serve stations. | IL Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (D-IL-031), IL Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-IL-006) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1194&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=159008&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.1311 | Requires an aquatic habitat conservation stamp for every person obtaining a resident or non-resident license under the Code. Creates the Aquatic Habitat Conservation Fund as a special fund in the State Treasury with fees from the sale of aquatic habitat conservation stamps deposited into the fund and with appropriations from the Fund solely to the Department of Natural Resources to be used only (i) for the management, restoration, and protection of aquatic and riparian habitats in Illinois, (ii) for elimination of or protection from aquatic nuisance species, and (iii) for preparation for and protection from the effects of climate change in Illinois, including increased risks of flooding, erosion, and sedimentation. | IL Sen. Laura Ellman (D-IL-021) | Introduced or Prefiled | Aquatic Invasive Species | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1311&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=159250&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.1394 | Establishes extended producer responsibility program for hazardous household products starting January 1, 2027. | IL Sen. David "Dave" Koehler (D-IL-046), IL Sen. Paul Faraci (D-IL-052), IL Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (D-IL-031), IL Sen. Adriane Johnson (D-IL-030) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1394&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=159505&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.1436 | Provides that owners and operators of CCR surface impoundments at electric generating plants that are within 4,000 feet of Lake Michigan shall close the CCR surface impoundment by removal and off-site disposal, pursuant to specified provisions and requirements. | IL Sen. Adriane Johnson (D-IL-030) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1436&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=159636&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.1518 | Offers reduced fees for lifetime fishing licenses to resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces, including those from the Illinois National Guard and the Reserves, who have received an Honorable or General Discharge. | IL Sen. Sally Turner (R-IL-044) | Introduced or Prefiled | Aquatic Invasive Species | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1518&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=160160&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.1790 | The Extreme Weather Recovery Act establishes a new private cause of action allowing individuals, businesses, or associations (collectively 'harmed parties') to sue 'responsible parties' primarily large fossil fuel producers”for damages of $10,000 or more resulting from climate disasters or extreme weather events attributable to climate change. | IL Sen. Laura Ellman (D-IL-021) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=1790&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=160939&SessionID=114 | |
| IL S.B.1872 | The Single-Use Plastic Bag Reduction Act, which aims to reduce the use of single-use plastic bags by prohibiting retail mercantile establishments from offering them to consumers at the point of sale starting July 1, 2026. Instead, these establishments may provide recycled paper bags or reusable bags, with a mandatory fee of at least $0.10 per recycled paper bag, which the establishment retains for any lawful purpose. | IL Sen. Cristina Castro (D-IL-022), IL Sen. Laura Murphy (D-IL-028), IL Sen. Julie Morrison (D-IL-029), IL Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (D-IL-031), IL Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-IL-006), IL Sen. Laura Fine (D-IL-009), IL Sen. Lakesia Collins (D-IL-005), IL Sen. Graciela Guzman (D-IL-020), IL Sen. Karina Villa (D-IL-025), IL Sen. Adriane Johnson (D-IL-030), IL Sen. Mike Simmons (D-IL-007), IL Sen. Javier Cervantes (D-IL-001), IL Sen. Laura Ellman (D-IL-021) | Out of Committee | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1872&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=161054&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.1887 | Enhances the operational capabilities and governance of water commissions in Illinois. T It expands the radius within which water commissions can construct water transmission and distribution lines from 25 to 50 miles outside the corporate limits of member municipalities, thereby facilitating broader water supply capabilities. | IL Sen. Donald "Don" DeWitte (R-IL-033) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1887&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=161169&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.1903 | The Firefighter Health and Wellness Act, which creates a specialized unit within the Illinois Department of Public Health. This unit is tasked with investigating the effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and the increasing cancer rates among firefighters in Illinois. | IL Sen. Sally Turner (R-IL-044) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1903&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=161189&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.2028 | Establishes tax exemptions for equipment and materials used in the provision of broadband services. Effective January 1, 2026, this exemption covers a broad range of items such as wires, cables, antennas, routers, and other related infrastructure essential for broadband services, aiming to facilitate the expansion and enhancement of broadband services by alleviating the tax burden on critical equipment and materials. | IL Sen. Celina Villanueva (D-IL-012) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2028&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=161448&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.2181 | The Illinois Data Center Energy and Water Reporting Act mandates that, starting January 1, 2026, all data centers in Illinois must annually report their energy and water consumption to the Illinois Power Agency. | IL Sen. Steve Stadelman (D-IL-034) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2181&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=161884&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.2290 | Expands the definition of a data center to include quantum research facilities starting January 1, 2026. T | IL Sen. Mark Walker (D-IL-027), IL Sen. Chris Balkema (R-IL-053), IL Sen. Robert Peters (D-IL-013) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2290&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=162115&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.2306 | Empowers Illinois Finance Authority to issue bonds, accept grants, and enter into contracts to support climate resiliency projects. The text also details the Authority's role as the Climate Bank, tasked with administering programs and funds for clean energy projects, particularly in eligible and environmental justice communities. | IL Sen. Rachel Ventura (D-IL-043), IL Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-IL-006), IL Sen. Laura Murphy (D-IL-028), IL Sen. Adriane Johnson (D-IL-030), IL Sen. Mike Porfirio (D-IL-011), IL Sen. Graciela Guzman (D-IL-020), IL Sen. Linda Holmes (D-IL-042), IL Sen. Jil Tracy (R-IL-050), IL Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-IL-008), IL Rep. Nabeela Syed (D-IL-051), IL Rep. Kyle Moore (R-IL-099), IL Rep. Edgar Gonzalez (D-IL-023), IL Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-IL-014), IL Rep. Lilian Jimenez (D-IL-004), IL Rep. Laura Faver Dias (D-IL-062), IL Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (D-IL-046), IL Rep. Bob Morgan (D-IL-058), IL Rep. Maurice West (D-IL-067), IL Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-IL-056), IL Rep. Daniel "Dan" Didech (D-IL-059), IL Rep. Brad Stephens (R-IL-020), IL Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-IL-021) | Passed Original Chamber | Coastal Resiliency | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2306&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=162145&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.2315 | Amends the Build Illinois Bond Act to expand the purposes for which bonds may be issued, specifically authorizing grants to units of local government, including counties and park districts, through the Illinois Green Infrastructure Grant Program for the restoration and protection of shorelines in Illinois. | IL Sen. Laura Ellman (D-IL-021) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=2315&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=162162&SessionID=114 | |
| IL S.B.2401 | The Wetlands Protection Act, effective immediately upon becoming law, establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating activities in Illinois wetlands, particularly concerning the discharge of dredged or fill material. Administered by the Department of Natural Resources, the Act mandates permits for such activities, with exemptions for normal farming and maintenance of existing structures. It requires the Environmental Protection Agency to certify that activities will not breach state water quality standards before permits are issued. | IL Sen. Laura Ellman (D-IL-021), IL Sen. Adriane Johnson (D-IL-030), IL Sen. Javier Cervantes (D-IL-001), IL Sen. Karina Villa (D-IL-025), IL Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (D-IL-031), IL Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-IL-006), IL Sen. Robert Peters (D-IL-013), IL Sen. Mike Simmons (D-IL-007), IL Sen. Celina Villanueva (D-IL-012), IL Sen. Laura Fine (D-IL-009), IL Sen. Mike Porfirio (D-IL-011), IL Sen. David "Dave" Koehler (D-IL-046), IL Sen. Julie Morrison (D-IL-029), IL Sen. Robert "Rob" Martwick (D-IL-010), IL Sen. Rachel Ventura (D-IL-043), IL Sen. Graciela Guzman (D-IL-020), IL Sen. Mark Walker (D-IL-027), IL Sen. Lakesia Collins (D-IL-005), IL Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-IL-008), IL Sen. Laura Murphy (D-IL-028), IL Sen. Napoleon Harris (D-IL-015) | Out of Committee | Coastal Resiliency | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2401&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=162419&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.B.2532 | Allocates a total of $641,828,600 to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, supporting a broad spectrum of conservation, education, and infrastructure programs. | IL Sen. Elgie Sims (D-IL-017) | Introduced or Prefiled | General | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2532&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=162928&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.R.0022 | Promotes sustainable practices and reduce plastic waste through the declaration of April 1, 2025, as "Skip the Plastic Day." | IL Sen. Michael "Mike" Halpin (D-IL-036), IL Sen. Julie Morrison (D-IL-029) | Enacted | Toxic Substances | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=22&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&LegId=157453&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IL S.R.0230 | Resolution in support of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail | IL Sen. Laura Ellman (D-IL-021), IL Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-IL-006) | Enacted | Coastal Resiliency | http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=230&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&LegId=163496&SessionID=114&GA=104 | |
| IN H.B.1126 | Mandates the transformation of river basin commissions into watershed development commissions, specifically targeting the Maumee, St. Joseph, and Upper Wabash River basins, with an effective date of July 1, 2025. This transformation aims to enhance flood damage reduction, drainage, stormwater management, and soil and water conservation within these watersheds. | IN Rep. Dave Heine (R-IN-085) | Enacted | Coastal Resiliency | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1126 | |
| IN H.B.1187 | Alters the membership of a watershed development commission (commission) board. Allows a county to join a commission if any part of the designated watershed lies within boundaries of the county. Provides that a commission may take certain actions with respect to certain flood plains. | IN Rep. Mike Aylesworth (R-IN-011) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1187 | |
| IN H.B.1268 | Mandates the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to conduct a comprehensive study on various aspects of groundwater management. The study will focus on collecting and analyzing data related to groundwater withdrawal, the management of significant water withdrawals, and the ongoing monitoring of groundwater supply and demand. Additionally, the department is tasked with evaluating the current groundwater data collection system across the state to identify any deficiencies. The study will also explore the potential need for a two-year moratorium on the approval of projects that require significant water withdrawals. | IN Rep. Matt Commons (R-IN-013) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1268 | |
| IN H.B.1286 | Establishes a registry for entities that discharge PFAS chemical. Starting January 1, 2026, any person or entity discharging these chemicals into state waters must register with the Department of Environmental Affairs. The Department is tasked with developing and maintaining this registry, which will be publicly accessible on its website. | IN Rep. Becky Cash (R-IN-025) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1286 | |
| IN H.B.1302 | Mandates that restaurants and third-party food delivery services can only provide single-use items, plastic straws, or condiment packets upon explicit customer request. | IN Rep. Sue Errington (D-IN-034) | Introduced or Prefiled | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1302 | ||
| IN H.B.1366 | Requires the Indiana department of health (state department) to establish state maximum contaminant levels for PFAS in water provided by public water systems. Provides that maximum contaminant levels established by the state department: (1) must be protective of public health, including the health of vulnerable subpopulations; and (2) may not be less stringent than any maximum contaminant level or health advisory promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. | IN Rep. Ryan Dvorak (D-IN-008) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1366 | |
| IN H.B.1460 | Requires a unit to use data from the: (1) unit's 100 year flood map; and (2) the most recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atlas to calculate and regulate storm water runoff from a developed or undeveloped plat. | IN Rep. Jim Pressel (R-IN-020) | Enacted | Coastal Resiliency | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1460 | |
| IN H.B.1553 | Regulates PFAS chemical concentrations in these biosolids and waste products, mandating testing and setting limits for their use in land applications. Materials with PFAS concentrations above 100 parts per billion are prohibited from use, while those with concentrations between 20 and 99 parts per billion require specific application rates or alternative risk mitigation strategies. The bill mandates that preparers of these materials submit samples for testing and refrain from distribution until approved by the department. It also requires labeling of distributed materials with PFAS concentrations and warnings. | IN Rep. Maureen Bauer (D-IN-006) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1553 | |
| IN H.B.1583 | Establishes a Task Force on Climate Resilience and Economic Growth, aimed at addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change in Indiana. | IN Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-IN-087) | Introduced or Prefiled | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1583 | ||
| IN H.B.1601 | Provide property tax exemptions for eligible businesses investing at least $100 million in quantum safe fiber network equipment in Indiana. Additionally, the text amends existing sections to include quantum computing and advanced computing as part of the state's economic development strategy, allowing for specific transaction award certificates for investments in these areas. | IN Rep. Ed Soliday (R-IN-004) | Enacted | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1601 | ||
| IN H.C.0003 | Urges regional transmission organizations, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the United States Department of Energy, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, and the United States Congress to take such actions as necessary to enact reform processes to expedite the approval of electric transmission and generation projects. | IN Rep. Ed Soliday (R-IN-004) | Enacted | Coastal Resiliency | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/resolutions/house/concurrent/3 | |
| IN S.B.0004 | Prohibits a water utility from constructing, purchasing, selling, or leasing a long haul water pipeline unless the water utility first obtains a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) from the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC). | IN Sen. Eric Koch (R-IN-044), IN Sen. Sue Glick (R-IN-013), IN Sen. Chris Garten (R-IN-045) | Enacted | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/4 | |
| IN S.B.0028 | Allows the owner or operator of a significant ground water withdrawal facility to file a complaint with the director of the department of natural resources (director) that a water well on the property of the owner of the significant ground water withdrawal facility failed to furnish the well's normal supply of water or failed to furnish potable water. | IN Sen. Sue Glick (R-IN-013), IN Sen. Eric Koch (R-IN-044) | Out of Committee | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/28 | |
| IN S.B.0028 | Mandates that complaints from owners of significant ground water withdrawal facilities must be investigated within three business days, while complaints from nonsignificant facility owners must be addressed within 24 hours. The act requires owners of significant facilities to provide timely compensation if their operations impair other facilities, with specific conditions outlined for facilities constructed before and after January 1, 1986. | IN Sen. Sue Glick (R-IN-013), IN Sen. Eric Koch (R-IN-044) | Enacted | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/28 | |
| IN S.B.0134 | Establishes the water management authority as an agency of state government. | IN Sen. J.D. Ford (D-IN-029) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/134 | |
| IN S.B.0135 | Provides that a county, municipality, or township shall, before issuing a permit to a person for construction of a data center: (1) require the person to disclose the projected power and water usage of the facility; and (2) perform a site assessment to determine the possible effects of the data center. Requires the commission to establish a working group to: (1) determine an estimate of the future electricity demands of the data center industry in Indiana; and (2) report to the general assembly regarding the working group's findings and recommendations not later than October 31, 2025. | IN Sen. J.D. Ford (D-IN-029) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/135 | |
| IN S.B.0202 | Provides that the department of agriculture (department) is established as an executive agency. Provides that the lieutenant governor serves as the secretary of rural development. Provides that the lieutenant governor is not the secretary of agriculture and rural development. Removes the requirement that the lieutenant governor is responsible for the implementation of the department. | IN Sen. Sue Glick (R-IN-013) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/202 | |
| IN S.B.0211 | Permits the use of funds from the clean water Indiana fund to manage invasive plant species. | IN Sen. Sue Glick (R-IN-013), IN Sen. Brett Clark (R-IN-024), IN Sen. Jean Leising (R-IN-042) | Enacted | Aquatic Invasive Species | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/211 | |
| IN S.B.0251 | Requires the IEDC to analyze the potential impact of a proposed economic development investment on the costs to provide the following utility services to ratepayers: (1) Water. (2) Wastewater. (3) Electricity. (4) Natural gas. Specifies that in performing the analysis, the IEDC must consider each of the following: (1) The existing utility infrastructure available to serve the project. (2) Any new utility infrastructure needed to serve the project. (3) Water resource availability for the project. Provides that if a proposed economic development investment is projected to negatively impact ratepayers, the IEDC is required to develop and implement a mitigation plan. | IN Sen. Spencer Deery (R-IN-023) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/251 | |
| IN S.B.0329 | Mandates the State Department to gather specific information about drowning deaths in Indiana, including the location and age of the individuals involved. This data collection is set to begin on July 1, 2025, with the requirement that the information be published annually on the State Department's website starting July 1, 2026. Additionally, the legislation requires that all school corporations incorporate water safety instruction into their health education curriculum for students from kindergarten through grade 12. The | IN Sen. Mark Spencer (D-IN-003) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/329 | |
| IN S.B.0426 | Includes water utilities within the scope of the statute that subjects wastewater utilities that: (1) are not under the jurisdiction of the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) for the approval of rates and charges; and (2) have been issued one or more enforcement orders by the department of environmental management; to a series of oversight actions by the IURC for each additional enforcement order, including rate review, rate regulation, and the initiation of a receivership proceeding. | IN Sen. Eric Koch (R-IN-044) | Enacted | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/426 | |
| IN S.B.0431 | Provides that after June 30, 2025, a foreign company may not construct or cause to be constructed a data center in Indiana unless the Indiana utility regulatory commission and the Indiana economic development corporation conduct a joint study of the anticipated electricity use of the prospective data center and certify to the governor and the general assembly that the electricity estimated to be used by the data center will be self-generated and will not affect the load supply of the regional transmission organizations whose service territory includes Indiana. | IN Sen. Eric Koch (R-IN-044), IN Sen. Jean Leising (R-IN-042), IN Sen. Blake Doriot (R-IN-012) | Enacted | Water Consumption | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/431 | |
| IN S.B.0538 | Defines and regulates non-polymeric perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are manmade chemicals known for their persistence in the environment and potential for bioaccumulation. The legislation identifies specific chemicals, including PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, PFBS, and GenX chemicals, while excluding gases and substances that become gases in use. The bill mandates that the definition of PFAS chemicals be used by the board when adopting rules related to their use or production in industrial processes and research and development. | IN Sen. Andy Zay (R-IN-017) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/538 | |
| MI H.B.4085 | Classify digital asset mining as a permitted use of property in these industial zones, thereby exempting it from special land use or conditional use approvals. Additionally, the bill prohibits local governments from setting specific decibel limits for digital mining businesses beyond the general sound pollution limits applicable to industrial zones. It also restricts local authorities from imposing zoning restrictions, requirements, or impositions on digital asset mining businesses that are not equally applied to data centers within the same zoning district. | MI Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-MI-090) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4085 | |
| MI H.B.4212 | Enhances the regulation of commercial fishing in the Great Lakes and connecting waters. The bill establishes that fish in these waters are state property, and taking them is a privilege, not a right. It prohibits the possession, transport, sale, or offer for sale of illegal fish, while explicitly stating that these regulations do not apply to sport fishing or the taking of minnows for bait. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is granted authority to issue permits for scientific and management purposes, including the power to seize fish for these purposes, with compensation available to commercial fishers upon request. | MI Rep. Amos O'Neal (D-MI-094) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4212 | |
| MI H.B.4257 | It establishes new benchmarks for recycling access, requiring that by January 1, 2026, at least 90% of single-family dwellings in urban areas have curbside recycling, and by January 1, 2028, the same standard applies to municipalities with more than 5,000 residents. Additional requirements for recycling drop-off locations are set for 2032, differentiated by county population. The bill also refines the criteria for the use and management of various waste by-products, composting operations, and recycling facilities, and aligns definitions with current industry practices and environmental standards. These changes are designed to improve waste diversion, promote recycling, and ensure environmentally sound management of waste materials. | MI Rep. Jerry Neyer (R-MI-092) | Passed Second Chamber | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4257 | |
| MI H.B.4299 | To repeal the 2016 Public Act 389, which preempted local ordinances from regulating the use, disposition, sale, or imposing any fees, charges, or taxes on certain containers. The bill aims to remove the restrictions placed by the 2016 legislation, thereby allowing local governments more autonomy in regulating containers as they see fit. This legislative change aligns with efforts to enhance local governance and environmental regulation by potentially enabling municipalities to implement measures that could address local environmental concerns more effectively. | MI Rep. Morgan Foreman (D-MI-033) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4299 | |
| MI H.B.4314 | Stipulates that permits are required for constructing, dredging, or connecting artificial or natural waterways to the Great Lakes or Lake St. Clair, except for certain private, noncommercial recreational boat uses. It also clarifies that certain activities, such as leveling sand, removing vegetation, grooming soil, and removing debris between the ordinary high-water mark and the water's edge, do not require a permit. The bill removes previous exceptions related to the St. Clair River delta lands. These amendments aim to regulate and protect Michigan's water resources while allowing specific non-invasive activities without the need for permits. | MI Rep. Alicia St. Germaine (R-MI-062) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4314 | |
| MI H.B.4364 | Mandates that individuals must possess a valid permit from the department to discharge waste, and starting January 1, 2026, permit applications must include documentation of permission from contiguous counties affected by the discharge. The department is required to determine the administrative completeness of applications within specified timeframes and deny permits if county permission is not obtained. The bill also outlines conditions for permit validity, including compliance with effluent requirements and federal laws, and provides procedures for addressing violations, including permit modification, suspension, or revocation. Additionally, the bill sets requirements for oceangoing vessels operating in state ports, ensuring compliance with federal aquatic nuisance rules and state standards to prevent the discharge of aquatic nuisance species. Permit fees and timelines are specified, and the department is authorized to promulgate rules to implement these provisions. The legislative intent is to harmonize regulatory programs across Great Lakes states to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species. | MI Rep. Ron Robinson (R-MI-058) | Introduced or Prefiled | Aquatic Invasive Species | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4364 | |
| MI H.B.4365 | Mandates immediate notification to various authorities and media outlets in the event of untreated or partially treated sewage discharge from sewer systems. It specifies the content of such notifications and requires testing for E. coli in affected waters. The bill also outlines penalties for non-compliance, including fines up to $500,000 for failure to notify and up to $5,000,000 for discharges impacting contiguous counties. Additionally, it establishes the Discharge Recovery Fund to support counties affected by such discharges, funded by collected fines. The bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in managing sewage discharges, aligning with environmental protection and public health objectives. | MI Rep. Alicia St. Germaine (R-MI-062) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4365 | |
| MI H.B.4385 | Outlines regulations for high-risk, flood risk, and environmental areas, emphasizing the issuance of permits and the prioritization of landowner rights over public access rights. It sets permit fees for various projects, with a deadline for these fees until October 1, 2025. The bill allows for the construction of above-grade walls using specific materials and exempts certain soft erosion control structures from requiring permits if they meet specified conditions. These structures can be installed on the shorelines of the Great Lakes using biodegradable or specific synthetic materials, provided they do not impede walkability or degrade visibly. The bill also details penalties for unauthorized land alterations and defines minor offenses. The introduction of section 32510a further clarifies conditions under which permits are not required for soft erosion control structures, emphasizing the need for property owners to notify the department before installation. | MI Rep. Joey Andrews (D-MI-038) | Out of Committee | Coastal Resiliency | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4385 | |
| MI H.B.4392 | Allocates a total of $41,766,000 from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for various acquisition and development projects across the state, with no funds coming from the state general fund. The appropriations include grants for land acquisitions and development projects aimed at enhancing public outdoor recreation facilities. The bill specifies that $26,326,000 of the total will be paid to local units of government, with $7,412,600 allocated for acquisition grants and $18,913,400 for development grants. The legislation mandates that lands acquired or developed with these funds be dedicated to public outdoor recreation in perpetuity and includes provisions for the replacement of lands converted to non-recreational uses. | MI Rep. Ken Borton (R-MI-105) | Enacted | Coastal Resiliency | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4392 | |
| MI H.B.4393 | Introduces new definitions and modifies existing ones related to hazardous waste facilities, wells, and materials, including the introduction of terms like 'captive hazardous waste disposal well' and 'multisource commercial hazardous waste disposal well.' It increases fees for hazardous waste disposal and solidification facilities, effective January 1, 2026, and establishes a mechanism for adjusting these fees every five years based on the Consumer Price Index. The bill also mandates the preparation and adoption of a comprehensive state hazardous and LARM waste management plan every five years, specifying criteria for siting hazardous waste facilities and emphasizing waste reduction and recycling. Additionally, it imposes a moratorium on new multisource commercial hazardous waste facilities until the updated waste management plan is adopted. The bill outlines financial responsibility requirements for operators of Class I and Class III wells, including surety bonds and environmental pollution insurance. It also creates several funds for managing surcharge revenues, including the Cleanup and Redevelopment Fund and the Community Surcharge Reimbursement Fund. The bill repeals sections 11111 and 11112 of the act and sets an effective date for certain provisions as March 1, 2026. | MI Rep. Reggie Miller (D-MI-031) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4393 | |
| MI H.B.4460 | Authorizes the issuance of bonds to fund various environmental and infrastructure projects across Michigan. The bill outlines the creation of the Clean Michigan 2 Initiative Bond Fund, which will manage the proceeds from bond sales, interest, and other funds. The funds are allocated for specific purposes, including $410 million for cleanup and redevelopment, $1 billion for water infrastructure, and other amounts for pollution prevention, lead hazard abatement, and more. The bill specifies the conditions under which grants and loans can be issued to local governments, emphasizing projects with significant economic and environmental benefits. It also includes provisions for the management and repayment of loans, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. The bill mandates regular reporting and auditing to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of funds. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of related legislation in the Senate or House. | MI Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-MI-010) | Introduced or Prefiled | General | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4460 | |
| MI H.B.4499 | Establishes a PFAS Pilot Program Fund. The pilot program aims to study the effects of PFAS exposure, particularly in individuals who, as children, lived in households using water from wells or public water supplies with PFAS levels exceeding public health standards. The bill specifies that it will only take effect if related legislation, either Senate Bill No. ___ or House Bill No. 4500, is enacted. The bill targets specific counties based on population criteria and outlines the roles of various laboratories and institutions in the program. | MI Rep. Julie Rogers (D-MI-041) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4499 | |
| MI H.B.4500 | Establishes a grant program for a pilot study on the effects of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Michigan. The Department of Health will administer the program, selecting a research institution to conduct the study, which will assess PFAS levels in blood and their effects on participants. The bill outlines the application process for grants, requiring institutions to demonstrate high research activity and obtain informed consent from participants. The pilot program is set to conclude within five years, with annual reports submitted to legislative committees. A PFAS Pilot Program Fund will be created to finance the study, reimburse testing costs, and develop educational materials. The bill also allows primary care physicians to refer potential participants and mandates the development of a PFAS educational pamphlet. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of related legislation. | MI Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-MI-090) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4500 | |
| MI H.B.4636 | Revises the standards and procedures for response activities, cleanup criteria, and the use of land or resource use restrictions to manage hazardous substances. The bill strengthens cleanup standards by requiring, where technically practical, restoration of affected aquifers to state drinking water standards and halting the spread of contamination. It updates the process for establishing generic and site-specific cleanup criteria, emphasizing the use of the most current and scientifically valid toxicity values and exposure assumptions, and mandates public notice and comment periods for revisions. Additionally, the bill modernizes the approach to venting groundwater and groundwater-surface water interface (GSI) compliance, allowing for alternative monitoring, ecological and modeling demonstrations, and technical infeasibility waivers, with specific timelines for departmental responses. | MI Rep. Jason Morgan (D-MI-023) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4636 | |
| MI H.B.4637 | Expands liability provisions for owners, operators, and other parties involved with facilities where hazardous substances are released, including detailed exemptions for certain government entities, residential property owners, and others. Notably, the bill introduces a new cause of action for individuals who have been exposed to hazardous substances but do not yet have a present injury or disease. Under the new section 20136, such individuals (or those whose biological parent was exposed before their birth) can seek court-ordered medical monitoring if they can demonstrate, by a preponderance of evidence, significant exposure, increased risk of serious disease, medical necessity for monitoring, and that the responsible party employed at least five full-time employees at the time of the release. Awards for medical monitoring are to be paid into a court-supervised program managed by qualified health professionals, and plaintiffs may also recover reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs. The bill specifies that this medical monitoring remedy is exclusive for individuals without present injury but does not preclude other civil or injunctive remedies for manifest diseases. The statute of limitations in section 20140 is amended to clarify that it does not apply to actions for medical monitoring under the new section 20136. The bill aligns with public health and environmental justice priorities by providing a legal pathway for exposed individuals to access early detection and preventive care, even before the onset of disease, and by holding responsible parties accountable for the costs of such monitoring. | MI Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-MI-011) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4637 | |
| MI H.B.4638 | Specifies cleanup criteria and target detection limits developed by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy under Part 201 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451, MCL 324.20101 to 324.20142) are not considered 'rules' under the Act. This change means that such environmental standards can be established or modified without undergoing the formal rulemaking process typically required for agency regulations, potentially expediting their implementation. The bill also maintains existing exclusions for various agency actions, such as certain health and welfare policies, contract provisions, and standards set by other commissions. This amendment is particularly relevant to organizations focused on environmental regulation and administrative law, as it alters the oversight and public input process for setting environmental cleanup standards. | MI Rep. Noah Arbit (D-MI-020) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4638 | |
| MI H.B.4709 | Prohibits the construction and operation of wind turbines for commercial electricity production in the Great Lakes or their connecting waters. | MI Rep. Jay DeBoyer (R-MI-063) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4709 | |
| MI H.B.4742 | The bill adds a new subpart dedicated to 'overburdened communities,' defined as census block groups with low income, high minority populations, limited English proficiency, or tribal lands. For facilities located in or affecting these communities, applicants must prepare an Environmental Justice Impact Assessment, hold a public hearing with extensive notice and participation requirements, and submit all related materials to the Department and local governments. | MI Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-MI-011) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4742 | |
| MI H.B.4766 | Prohibits manufacture and sale of personal care products containing plastic microbeads | MI Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-MI-017) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4766 | |
| MI H.B.4767 | Establishes Michigan's statewide microplastics strategy | MI Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-MI-061) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4767 | |
| MI H.B.4768 | Sets guidelines for testing/reporting microplastics in public drinking water supplies | MI Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-MI-010) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4768 | |
| MI H.B.4783 | Gives the Upper Peninsula Natural Resources Commission authority over fish decisions in the UP | MI Rep. Karl Bohnak (R-MI-109) | Introduced or Prefiled | Aquatic Invasive Species | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4783 | |
| MI H.B.4785 | Creates Upper Peninsula Natural Resources Commission | MI Rep. Parker Fairbairn (R-MI-107) | Introduced or Prefiled | Aquatic Invasive Species | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4785 | |
| MI H.B. 4821 | Establishes new requirements for municipalities that impose drainage fees generating more than $10 million annually or exceeding 5% of their general fund budget. Under this bill, such municipalities must create and maintain a separate, segregated account for all drainage fee revenues, ensuring these funds are not commingled with the general fund or other revenue sources. Expenditures from this account are restricted to costs directly related to stormwater or drainage services, with explicit definitions provided for eligible and ineligible expenses. | MI Rep. Josh Schriver (R-MI-066) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4821 | |
| MI H.B. 4940 | Expands eligibility for underground storage tank cleanup and reimbursement programs to include federally recognized tribes, allowing their USTs to qualify for funding if they meet federal requirements, and introduces the term 'claimant' to encompass those to whom approved claims are assigned or transferred. The bill also modifies the structure and limits of claims, including a $1,000,000 claim limit per release (minus deductibles), a $2,000,000 claim period aggregate limit per claimant or affiliate, and a tiered deductible system ($2,000 for the first claim, $10,000 for the second, and $20,000 for subsequent claims at a facility). | MI Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-MI-017) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4940 | |
| MI H.B. 5082 | The bill requires the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to conduct preliminary inventories of all wetlands in Michigan on a county-by-county basis and file these inventories with local offices. Property owners or lessees may request a wetland assessment for their parcel, and the department must complete the assessment within 60 days of the request, a change from the previous requirement of a 'reasonable time.' The assessment report must detail the location of wetlands, describe activities requiring permits, and clarify the department's jurisdiction, with determinations binding for three years. The bill also clarifies the criteria for determining whether a wetland is contiguous to major water bodies and excludes agricultural drains and certain drainage structures from being classified as wetlands. | MI Rep. Tom Kunse (R-MI-100) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-5082 | |
| MI H.B. 5093 | The bill introduces a new 'general fishing license' that replaces the previous 'all-species fishing license,' with specific exclusions for certain high-value fish species such as salmon, trout, walleye, pike, sturgeon, and musky. | MI Rep. Curtis "Curt" VanderWall (R-MI-102) | Introduced or Prefiled | Aquatic Invasive Species | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-5093 | |
| MI H.R.0122 | Declares May 31 to June 8, 2025, as Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week in Michigan. | MI Rep. Cam Cavitt (R-MI-106) | Enacted | General | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HR-0122 | |
| MI H.R.0136 | Designates June 30 to July 7, 2025, as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week in Michigan. | MI Rep. John "JR" Roth (R-MI-104) | Enacted | Aquatic Invasive Species | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HR-0136 | |
| MI H.R.0156 | Declares August 2025 as Water Quality Month in the state of Michigan. | MI Rep. Alicia St. Germaine (R-MI-062) | Enacted | Water Consumption | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HR-0156 | |
| MI S.B.0046 | Enhances the regulatory framework governing public water supplies, particularly in mobile home parks and seasonal mobile home parks | MI Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-MI-015) | Passed Original Chamber | Water Consumption | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0046 | |
| MI S.B.0061 | Requires installation of filtration systems in child care centers and schools; exempt if child care center or school does not test positive for lead | MI Sen. Michele Hoitenga (R-MI-036) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0061 | |
| MI S.B.0171 | Outlines appropriations for the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Includes provisions for grants to local conservation districts and support for the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP). | MI Sen. John Cherry (D-MI-027) | Passed Original Chamber | Nutrient Management | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0171 | |
| MI S.B.0195 | Repeals 2016 Public Act 389, which previously preempted local ordinances from regulating the use, disposition, or sale of certain containers, as well as prohibiting or restricting them or imposing any fees, charges, or taxes on them. By repealing this act, the bill effectively removes the state-level restrictions that prevented local governments from enacting their own regulations concerning these containers. This change allows local authorities to independently decide on the management and regulation of container use within their jurisdictions. | MI Sen. Sue Shink (D-MI-014) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0195 | |
| MI S.B.0246 | Introduces new definitions and modifies existing ones related to hazardous waste facilities, wells, and materials, including the introduction of terms like 'captive hazardous waste disposal well' and 'multisource commercial hazardous waste disposal well.' It increases fees for hazardous waste disposal and solidification facilities, effective January 1, 2026, and introduces a mechanism for adjusting these fees every five years based on the Consumer Price Index. The bill also mandates the preparation of a comprehensive state hazardous and LARM waste management plan every five years, with specific criteria for siting hazardous waste facilities. Additionally, it imposes a moratorium on new multisource commercial hazardous waste facilities until the updated waste management plan is adopted. The bill outlines financial responsibility requirements for operators of Class I and Class III wells, including surety bonds and environmental pollution insurance. It also establishes several funds for managing the collected fees and surcharges, such as the Cleanup and Redevelopment Fund and the Community Surcharge Reimbursement Fund. The bill repeals certain sections of the existing act and sets an effective date for some provisions as March 1, 2026. | MI Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-MI-004) | Passed Original Chamber | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0246 | |
| MI S.B. 0273 | The legislation establishes an annual water quality protection fee of $270 per product for pesticide registrants, with the fee due before July 1 each year. Entities required to pay specialty fertilizer or soil conditioner registration fees must also pay an extra $100 water quality protection fee for each brand and product name of each grade registered. Fertilizer manufacturers or distributors, except those registering specialty fertilizers and soil conditioners, are required to pay a fee of $0.0005 per pound of fertilizer sold | MI Sen. Kevin Daley (R-MI-026) | Enacted | Nutrient Management | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0273 | |
| MI S.B.0298 | Establishes a PFAS Pilot Program Fund and defines key terms such as 'eligible research institution,' 'hospital reference laboratory,' and 'qualified study participant.' The pilot program aims to study the effects of PFAS exposure, particularly in individuals who, as children, lived in certain counties and used water from wells or public water supplies with PFAS levels exceeding health screening standards. | MI Sen. Mark Huizenga (R-MI-030) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0298 | |
| MI S.B.0299 | Establish a grant program for a pilot study on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Michigan. The Department of Health will administer the program, selecting a research institution to assess PFAS levels in blood and study its effects on participants. The bill outlines the application process, requirements for research institutions, and conditions for grant approval. The pilot program is set to conclude within five years, with annual reports submitted to legislative committees. A PFAS Pilot Program Fund will be created to finance the program, and the Department may develop educational materials and promulgate rules for implementation. | MI Sen. Mark Huizenga (R-MI-030) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0299 | |
| MI S.B.0385 | Adds a new exclusion, specifying that cleanup criteria and target detection limits developed by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy under Part 201 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451, MCL 324.20101 to 324.20142) are not considered 'rules' under the Act. This change means that such criteria and limits can be established or modified without undergoing the formal rulemaking process typically required for agency regulations, potentially expediting environmental response actions. The bill also maintains existing exclusions for various agency actions, such as certain health and welfare policies, contract provisions, and standards set by other commissions. . This legislative change is particularly relevant to organizations focused on environmental policy and regulatory processes, as it streamlines the implementation of environmental cleanup standards, aligning with efforts to enhance environmental protection efficiency. | MI Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-MI-003) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0385 | |
| MI S.B.0386 | Clarifies and expands liability for parties responsible for hazardous substance releases, including owners, operators, and others involved in the handling, transport, or disposal of hazardous materials, while also specifying exemptions for certain parties such as government entities, residential property owners, and those with limited or involuntary involvement. Notably, the bill introduces a new cause of action for individuals exposed to hazardous substances who do not yet have a present injury or disease, allowing them to seek court-ordered medical monitoring if specific criteria are met, such as increased risk of serious disease and the necessity of specialized medical procedures. The bill stipulates that awards for medical monitoring must be paid into a court-supervised program managed by qualified health professionals, and it allows for the recovery of attorney fees and litigation costs. The new section also permits class actions and extends eligibility to individuals exposed in utero. The bill makes clear that this medical monitoring remedy is exclusive for those without present injury but does not preclude other legal remedies for manifest diseases. Additionally, the bill updates the statute of limitations for certain actions but exempts medical monitoring claims from these limitations. These changes align with the organization's mission to protect public health and the environment by enhancing legal recourse for those exposed to hazardous substances and clarifying liability and procedural requirements for responsible parties. | MI Sen. Sue Shink (D-MI-014) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0386 | |
| MI S.B.0392 | Strengthens requirements for cleanup to meet land use-specific criteria and restore aquifers to state drinking water standards where technically practical, and mandates that remedial actions prevent further spread of contamination. The bill updates the process for establishing and revising generic and site-specific cleanup criteria, requiring the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to use the most current scientific data, publish criteria and supporting data online, and provide public notice and comment periods for revisions. It also clarifies the use of land and resource use restrictions, requiring department approval in most cases and setting detailed standards for restrictive covenants to ensure long-term enforceability and transparency. The legislation introduces more robust procedures for addressing groundwater contamination that vents to surface water, including the use of alternative monitoring points, ecological and modeling demonstrations, and technical infeasibility waivers. | MI Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-MI-007) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0392 | |
| MI S.B.0416 | Expands the types of containers and beverages covered, clarifying definitions, and establishing new funds and administrative structures to support recycling, enforcement, and environmental protection. The bill broadens the definition of 'beverage' to include noncarbonated drinks and hard cider, and refines which containers are subject to deposit, excluding certain cartons, pouches, and large juice containers. It mandates that dealers accept returnable containers for refund regardless of where they were purchased, and allows for the establishment of regional redemption centers. The legislation creates several new funds, including the Beverage Container Handling Fund, Bottle Bill Enforcement Fund, Resource Recovery Fund, and Water Security Fund, each with specified allocations and purposes such as system improvement grants, enforcement, pollution prevention, and water affordability programs. The bill also modifies the distribution of unredeemed deposit funds, directing portions to environmental cleanup, water security, manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and redemption centers. It sets reporting requirements for state agencies and establishes annual public reporting on system performance, with an annual target return rate of 85%. The bill requires approval by Michigan voters in the November 2026 general election and, if passed, will take effect six months after certification of the vote. These changes align with environmental and public health goals by strengthening recycling infrastructure, supporting pollution prevention, and addressing water affordability and security. | MI Sen. Sean McCann (D-MI-019) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0416 | |
| MI S.B.0441 | Stormwater Management Utility Act: authorizes local units of government in Michigan to create stormwater management utilities and establish associated fee ordinances. The bill requires the adoption of a stormwater management plan, which must be reviewed and updated at least every five years, and mandates public hearings with advance notice before adoption or amendment of such plans. | MI Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-MI-013) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0441 | |
| MI S.B.0479 | The bill adds a new subpart dedicated to 'Overburdened Communities,' to NEPA defined as census block groups with low income, high minority populations, limited English proficiency, or tribal lands. For facilities seeking permits in these communities, applicants must prepare an Environmental Justice Impact Assessment, hold a public hearing with extensive notice and participation requirements, and submit all related materials to the Department and local governments. The Department is required to consider cumulative environmental and public health stressors and must deny permits if approval would be discriminatory, unless there is a compelling public interest and no less discriminatory alternative exists. In such cases, the Department must impose conditions to mitigate harm and promote equity. | MI Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-MI-003) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0479 | |
| MI S.B.0503 | Prohibits the manufacture, promotional offering, sale, or distribution of materials containing plastic microbeads, except for personal care and cleaning products. From January 1, 2027, the ban extends to personal care and cleaning products containing plastic microbeads, with an exemption for products containing less than one part per million by weight of microbeads. | MI Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-MI-015) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0503 | |
| MI S.B.0504 | Establishes a statewide Microplastics Program | MI Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-MI-005) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0504 | |
| MI S.B.0505 | Mandates the development of a Statewide Microplastics Research and Monitoring Plan. | MI Sen. Sue Shink (D-MI-014) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0505 | |
| MI S.B.0553 | Expands the scope and authority of local water resource improvement districts in Michigan. The bill broadens the definition of 'public facility' to include access to inland river systems, in addition to inland lakes, and extends the eligible areas for water resource improvement districts to encompass land up to one mile from the shoreline of inland river systems. It also expands the definition of 'water resource improvement' to include green stormwater infrastructure, natural shoreline protection, ecological assessments, seawall replacement, lake management planning, native plant inventory, riparian assessments, water quality monitoring, boat wash stations at public launches, and community events. | MI Sen. Sam Singh (D-MI-028) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0553 | |
| MI S.B.0564 | The bill increases the annual water quality protection fee for each registered product, setting a schedule of incremental fee increases from $324 in 2026 to $367 in 2030 and beyond. Similar incremental increases are established for specialty fertilizer and soil conditioner registration fees, rising from $120 in 2026 to $136 in 2030 and thereafter. For general fertilizer manufacturers and distributors, the per-pound fee is also increased annually, starting at $0.0006 in 2026 and reaching $0.00068 in 2030 and subsequent years. | MI Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-MI-021) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0564 | |
| MI S.B.0577 | It mandates that EGLE classify public water supplies based on various factors to determine the necessary qualifications for operators. The act also revises the composition of the advisory board of examiners, specifying the inclusion of certified operators, a superintendent or manager, a local government representative, public members, and a university professor specializing in sanitary or environmental engineering, with a department representative serving as a nonvoting secretary. | MI Sen. Sam Singh (D-MI-028) | Enacted | Water Consumption | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0577 | |
| MI S.B.0579 | Establishment and adjustment of application and annual fees for floodplain permits, stormwater discharge permits, wastewater treatment certifications, hazardous waste management, and activities affecting inland lakes, streams, wetlands, and Great Lakes bottomlands. The act also clarifies the processes for permit applications, renewals, and appeals, and sets deadlines for agency actions, such as requiring the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to decide on certain permit applications within specified timeframes or refund fees and provide discounts if deadlines are missed. Additionally, the act mandates annual or biennial reporting to the legislature on program effectiveness and fee adequacy, and provides for penalties and enforcement actions for late payments or violations. The legislation supports the formation of a Great Lakes aquatic nuisance species coalition, encourages intergovernmental cooperation, and ensures that collected fees are deposited into designated state funds for environmental management. | MI Sen. Sam Singh (D-MI-028) | Enacted | Coastal Resiliency | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SB-0579 | |
| MI S.R.0061 | Designates June 29 to July 5, 2025, as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week. | MI Sen. Sue Shink (D-MI-014) | Enacted | Aquatic Invasive Species | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SR-0061 | |
| MI S.R.0079 | Designates October 19-26, 2025, as Microplastics Awareness Week in Michigan, highlighting the state's extensive freshwater resources, including lakes, rivers, wetlands, and Great Lakes shoreline, which are vital for ecological, social, and economic well-being. | MI Sen. Sue Shink (D-MI-014) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-SR-0079 | |
| MN H.F.8 | Funding for environment and natural resources initiatives for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with detailed allocations to agencies such as the Pollution Control Agency, Department of Natural Resources, Board of Water and Soil Resources, Metropolitan Council, and others. The bill provides over $149 million annually to the Pollution Control Agency and nearly $400 million annually to the Department of Natural Resources, supporting programs in pollution control, water quality, air monitoring, remediation, conservation, parks and trails, fish and wildlife management, and environmental education. It also appropriates over $103 million from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for FY2026, funding a wide array of research, conservation, education, and restoration projects. The legislation modifies existing statutes and prior appropriations, including changes to grant program eligibility, fee structures (notably increasing water use and watercraft surcharges), and reporting requirements. It introduces new policies such as enhanced outreach to culturally diverse communities, stricter PFAS prohibitions with clarified definitions and exemptions, and a new process for managing abandoned watercraft. The act establishes a Sustainable Foraging Task Force to develop science-based foraging guidelines and recommendations, and authorizes private sales of certain state lands. Environmental permitting reforms are included to improve efficiency, transparency, and timelines, with new requirements for agency reporting and expedited permitting options. The bill also repeals certain statutes, extends or modifies deadlines for specific appropriations and projects, and sets forth new priorities for grant programs, particularly emphasizing environmental justice and underserved communities. | MN Rep. Josh Heintzeman (R-MN-006B) | Introduced or Prefiled | General | S.F.3: Omnibus Environment and Natural Resources appropriations | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF8&ssn=1&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.16 | Introduces a comprehensive regulatory and incentive framework for large-scale data centers, particularly those with a load of 100 megawatts or more. The bill streamlines permitting by mandating that all data center-related inquiries be referred to the Minnesota Business First Stop program, ensuring coordinated support across multiple state agencies. It establishes new preapplication and permitting requirements for data centers with annual water use exceeding 100 million gallons, including detailed project evaluations, water conservation measures, and inter-agency consultation, while classifying related data as nonpublic. The act creates a new 'very large customer' class for electric utilities, requiring the Public Utilities Commission to define this class and approve special tariffs or agreements that ensure costs are fairly allocated, state clean energy standards are met, and other utility customers are protected from stranded costs. Utilities must also offer a clean energy and capacity tariff for commercial and industrial customers, allowing them to opt for new clean energy resources without cost-shifting. The bill amends existing statutes to exempt qualified large-scale data centers from certain energy conservation program contributions, instead imposing an annual fee (ranging from $2 million to $5 million based on peak demand) to fund low-income energy conservation and weatherization programs statewide. It expands and extends sales and use tax exemptions for qualified large-scale data centers, provided they meet new investment thresholds ($250 million within 60 months), pay prevailing wages during construction, and achieve certification under recognized green building standards within three years of operation. Failure to meet these standards requires repayment of tax exemptions. The act also excludes large-scale data centers from certain utility renewable energy and conservation requirements, adjusts definitions and exemptions in related statutes, and sets various effective dates, with most provisions taking effect the day after enactment and tax provisions applying to sales after June 30, 2025. | MN Rep. Greg Davids (R-MN-026B) | Enacted | Water Consumption | S.F.19: Requirements governing data centers modifications | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF16&ssn=1&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.28 | Enhances energy generation redundancy for data centers in Minnesota. Specifically, the legislation allows for the use of emergency backup generators at data centers, provided they meet specific criteria, including a combined capacity of 50,000 kilowatts or more, and are eligible for permitting as a single stationary source. The bill also modifies the environmental review process by allowing alternative urban areawide reviews to satisfy certain prerequisites for anticipated development projects, thereby streamlining the process. | MN Rep. Shane Mekeland (R-MN-027A) | Out of Committee | Water Consumption | S.F.1393: Data center energy generation redundancy establishment | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF28&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.81 | Exempts off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and electric-assisted bicycles from prohibitions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in certain juvenile products. | MN Rep. Josh Heintzeman (R-MN-006B) | Out of Committee | Toxic Substances | S.F.1298: Off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and electric-assisted bicycles from prohibition on PFAS in certain juvenile products | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF81&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.159 | Allocating funds for the Minnesota Made Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Alternative Grants. | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.F.304: Minnesota Made Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) alternative grants appropriation | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF159&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN H.F.303 | Addresses the regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various consumer products within the state of Minnesota. The primary objective of the legislation is to prohibit the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of products containing intentionally added PFAS, effective January 1, 2025. This prohibition applies to a range of products, including carpets, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, fabric treatments, juvenile products, menstruation products, textile furnishings, ski wax, and upholstered furniture. However, the legislation introduces specific exemptions for juvenile products related to all-terrain vehicles and off-highway motorcycles, as well as certain safety-related accessories, provided they comply with labeling requirements. | MN Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar (R-MN-003B) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF303&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN H.F.420 | Establishes a comprehensive beverage container recycling refund program in Minnesota, aiming to enhance recycling rates and reduce waste. It mandates a refund value of ten cents for containers of 24 fluid ounces or less and fifteen cents for larger containers, with potential adjustments based on redemption rates. The program requires retailers to facilitate container redemption through various methods, including installing processing mechanisms or accepting containers directly. A Distributor and Importer Responsibility Organization (DIRO) is formed to oversee the program, funded by member fees and unclaimed refunds, and tasked with meeting specific performance targets, such as achieving a 90% redemption rate within eight years. | MN Rep. Sydney Jordan (D-MN-060A) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF420&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN H.F.654 | Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of products containing intentionally added PFAS, including carpets, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, fabric treatments, juvenile products, menstruation products, textile furnishings, ski wax, and upholstered furniture, starting January 1, 2025. However, exceptions are made for juvenile products such as all-terrain vehicles and off-highway motorcycles designed for juveniles, as well as their internal components and safety accessories, provided they do not come into direct contact with the skin or mouth during foreseeable use. These exceptions require a nonremovable notice indicating the presence of PFAS and their associated health risks. The legislation also empowers the commissioner to identify additional product categories that may not be sold if they contain PFAS, with prohibitions effective between January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2032. By January 1, 2032, the sale of any product containing intentionally added PFAS is prohibited unless deemed a currently unavoidable use by the commissioner. The act specifies that the commissioner cannot regulate pesticides, fertilizers, or soil amendments without approval from the commissioner of agriculture. | MN Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar (R-MN-003B) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF654&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN H.F.713 | Enhances environmental management practices by incorporating the installation of permeable synthetic turf as a recognized method for controlling stormwater runoff. This initiative is intended to be as effective as the use of permeable pavement. | MN Rep. Nathan Nelson (R-MN-011B) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | S.F.1406: Installation of permeable synthetic turf addition to best management practices to control stormwater runoff | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF713&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.726 | Introduces a new tax on the gross revenues of entities manufacturing and selling products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Minnesota. This tax is set at 50% of the gross revenue for both manufacturers and retailers with a nexus in the state. | MN Rep. Fue Lee (D-MN-059A) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.F.2129: Gross revenues tax on entities manufacturing and selling products containing PFAS imposition; xx cleanup account in the special revenue fund establishment; XX Advisory Commission establishment | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF726&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.1109 | Regulates the siting of enterprise data centers within the state. The primary objective of this legislation is to prohibit the development of enterprise data centers in any zoning district, with an exception allowing such centers to be established as a conditional use within industrial districts. An enterprise data center is defined as a facility comprising one or more buildings on a single or contiguous parcels, with a total area exceeding 800,000 square feet, primarily used for storing, managing, or processing digital data. | MN Rep. Drew Roach (R-MN-058B) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | S.F.608: Data centers in certain districts prohibition provision | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1109&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.1150 | Mandates a study on the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) in the state. | MN Rep. Kristi Pursell (D-MN-058A) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | S.F.1117: Environmental impacts to Minnesota of artificial intelligence study requirement and appropriation | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1150&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.1205 | Eliminates the biennial reporting requirement for the commissioner of natural resources to the legislature regarding state parks and other recreational lands, thus removing the obligation to maintain a long-range plan for public domain use. The legislation also introduces a definition for "eviscerated" in the context of invasive species, allowing the possession, import, and sale of certain carp species if they are dead and eviscerated. Additionally, it permits the commercial fishing of burbot in Lake Superior. The public waters inventory process is updated, granting the commissioner discretionary power to revise maps and reclassify certain wetlands, with a focus on those affected by public works projects. The bill allocates $1,000,000 annually from the general fund for fiscal years 2025 through 2032 to support the updating of the public waters inventory, with the funding provision expiring on June 30, 2032. | MN Rep. Peter Fischer (D-MN-044A) | Introduced or Prefiled | Aquatic Invasive Species | S.F.2345: Various natural resources provisions modifications | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1205&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.1250 | Outlines appropriations from the Outdoor Heritage Fund for various conservation projects across Minnesota, focusing on prairies, forests, wetlands, and other habitats. These funds are intended for acquiring land, restoring and enhancing wildlife habitats, and establishing conservation easements. The legislation also introduces a new provision to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97A.056, allowing real property acquired with Outdoor Heritage Fund money to be used to leverage federal grant funds for related conservation programs. | MN Rep. John Burkel (R-MN-001A) | Out of Committee | Coastal Resiliency | S.F.770: Outdoor Heritage Fund appropriation and certain land leveraging for federal grant funds authorization provision | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1250&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.1277 | Modify tax exemptions related to data centers. The primary objective is to expand the sales and use tax exemptions for purchases of enterprise information technology equipment and computer software used in qualified data centers, including newly defined "qualified large-scale data centers." The legislation specifies that for qualified data centers and refurbished data centers, taxes on exempt purchases must be collected and then refunded, while for large-scale data centers, the exemption applies at the time of purchase, contingent upon meeting certain certification requirements. | MN Rep. Greg Davids (R-MN-026B) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | S.F.769: Certain data centers tax exemption modification | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1277&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.1486 | Bans the sale, distribution, or offering of packaging containing specified harmful chemicals. These chemicals include, but are not limited to, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, bisphenols, and formaldehyde. The prohibition is set to take effect on January 1, 2028. Additionally, the Commissioner of Health is tasked with reviewing and updating the list of prohibited chemicals every three years, ensuring it remains current and relevant. Manufacturers are required to provide information about the chemical composition of their packaging upon request, with any trade secrets being protected as nonpublic data. | MN Rep. Sydney Jordan (D-MN-060A) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.F.1380: Certain toxic chemicals in packaging prohibition | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1486&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.1524 | Establishes a grant program aimed at promoting nutrient management practices among farmers in Minnesota. The program, codified under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 17, will provide grants to eligible agricultural retailers who are either certified or making progress toward certification under the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program. The grants are intended to encourage the adoption of practices that optimize nutrient use, such as soil testing, use of enhanced-efficiency fertilizers, and precision agriculture technologies. | MN Rep. Bobbie Harder (R-MN-017B) | Out of Committee | Nutrient Management | S.F.1840: Grant program appropriation to promote certain nutrient management practices | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1524&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.1621 | Outlines a financial appropriation aimed at advancing agricultural innovation in Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates $10 million for the fiscal year 2026 to the Department of Agriculture. This funding is designated as a grant to CelluComp, a company focused on the commercialization of a novel material additive. The primary objective of this initiative is to facilitate the production of fiber-based barrier packaging, which is intended to reduce the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and plastics in packaging products. | MN Rep. Scott Van Binsbergen (R-MN-016A) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.F.302: CelluComp grant appropriation | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1621&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.1622 | Establishment of the Minnesota Made PFAS Alternative Grants. The primary objective of this initiative is to support projects that increase the availability of PFAS-free alternatives, particularly those utilizing products from rural Minnesota. | MN Rep. Scott Van Binsbergen (R-MN-016A) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.F.304: Minnesota Made Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) alternative grants appropriation | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1622&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.1627 | Exempts certain products from PFAS prohibitions and delays the implementation of these prohibitions for specific items, such as firefighting foam used at airport hangars, until January 1, 2028. Additionally, the legislation amends the reporting requirements for manufacturers of products containing intentionally added PFAS, extending the deadline for compliance from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2028. The bill also introduces exemptions for electronic or internal components of products from PFAS prohibitions until January 1, 2032. Furthermore, the legislation delays the prohibition of products containing lead in internal circuit boards or pens until January 1, 2028, and requires manufacturers of exempted products to submit biannual reports detailing barriers to compliance and progress made. The bill also allows for one-year extensions for airport hangars using PFAS-containing firefighting foam, contingent upon approval by the Commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency and the State Fire Marshal, ensuring environmental protection and public safety. | MN Rep. Josh Heintzeman (R-MN-006B) | Out of Committee | Toxic Substances | S.F.2164: Commercial and industrial products exemption from certain PFAS restrictions provision and PFAS reporting requirements modifications provision | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1627&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.1868 | Introduces specific exemptions related to the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in certain products. The primary provision of this legislation is to exempt electronic and internal components of products from the prohibitions on PFAS until January 1, 2032. Additionally, the legislation maintains that prosthetic or orthotic devices, medical devices, drugs, or products used in medical settings regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration are not subject to the prohibitions outlined in subdivisions 4 and 5. | MN Rep. Josh Heintzeman (R-MN-006B) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.F.2409: Electronic and internal components exemption from certain PFAS prohibition | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1868&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.1869 | Prohibits the manufacture, sale, distribution, or use of such foam, with exceptions for cases where federal law mandates its inclusion, such as in certain aviation contexts. If federal requirements are revoked, the exemption will cease one year after the revocation date. The legislation also provides a specific exemption for the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam at airports until the state fire marshal confirms the availability and commercial viability of fluorine-free alternatives. Additionally, airport operators must submit annual reports on their progress toward transitioning to PFAS-free foam. | MN Rep. Josh Heintzeman (R-MN-006B) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.F.2408: Prohibition delay of certain PFAS-containing firefight foam at airport hangars | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1869&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.1906 | Exemptions and delays related to products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lead. The primary provisions include exempting electronic and internal components of products from PFAS prohibitions until January 1, 2032, as outlined in the amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116.943, subdivision 8. Additionally, the legislation delays the prohibition of certain lead-containing products, such as internal circuit boards with lead solder and pens containing lead, until January 1, 2028, as per the amendment to section 325E.3892, subdivision 2. Manufacturers of exempted products must submit biannual reports detailing barriers to compliance, progress, and timelines. Furthermore, the legislation postpones the prohibition of PFAS-containing firefighting foam at airport hangars until January 1, 2028, as amended in section 325F.072, subdivision 3. Airport operators must report annually on their transition to PFAS-free foam and may apply for a one-year extension if necessary, subject to approval by the Commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency and the State Fire Marshal. | MN Rep. Josh Heintzeman (R-MN-006B) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.F.2410: PFAS prohibitions provisions modifications | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1906&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.1940 | Expands the permissible uses of the remediation fund. The primary objective is to allow the Commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency to reimburse costs incurred by emergency response training centers for addressing PFAS contamination resulting from the use of firefighting foam, provided that the use of such foam ceased by January 1, 2015. Reimbursements can cover costs incurred on or after January 1, 2023, for various activities, including investigation, remediation, and monitoring efforts, as well as planning and other necessary studies. | MN Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar (R-MN-003B) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.F.2044: Remediation fund permissible usage allowing for PFAS contamination at emergency response training centers cost reimbursement provision and appropriation | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1940&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.2011 | Adjusts the criteria for property tax deferment, particularly focusing on agricultural lands. A significant change is the introduction of a requirement for lands located in the Southeast Karst Region, which includes several counties, to have a nutrient management plan to qualify for tax deferment starting January 1, 2027. This plan is designed to optimize plant nutrient application while minimizing environmental impact. | MN Rep. Rick Hansen (D-MN-053B) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | S.F.3025: Green acres tax deferment requirements modifications | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2011&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.2439 | Outlines appropriations and policy changes related to the environment and natural resources in Minnesota for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It includes detailed funding allocations for various agencies and programs, such as the Pollution Control Agency, Natural Resources, and the Board of Water and Soil Resources. The bill modifies prior appropriations and the disposition of the closed landfill investment fund, with specific figures allocated for environmental analysis, remediation, and resource management. Notable changes include the extension of certain appropriations and the establishment of new programs for climate adaptation and PFAS management. | MN Rep. Josh Heintzeman (R-MN-006B) | Out of Committee | General | S.F.2077: Omnibus Environment and Natural Resources appropriations | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2439&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.2577 | Modifies Minnesota's agricultural waste handling regulations, specifically focusing on the management of sewage sludge and fertilizers. It amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes 2024, including the delegation of duties to the Department of Agriculture or cities of the first class, certification of regulatory compliance for ammonia storage, and the regulation of fertilizers containing PFAS. The bill mandates record retention for sewage sludge transfers, requiring parties involved to maintain transaction records and make them available to the commissioner upon request. It also prohibits the application of fertilizers, animal waste, or sewage sludge on impervious surfaces, defining such surfaces as those that prevent water infiltration. Additionally, the bill clarifies that open burning of fertilizers is considered to have an unreasonable adverse effect on the environment. These changes aim to enhance regulatory compliance and environmental protection in agricultural practices. | MN Rep. Rick Hansen (D-MN-053B) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | S.F.3091: Agricultural waste handling regulations modification | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2577&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.2683 | Establishes the Biofertilizer Innovation and Efficiency Program in Minnesota, aimed at improving water quality by incentivizing farmers to enhance nitrogen management and incorporate innovative technologies into their crop nutrient management plans. The program, developed in consultation with the Commissioner of Natural Resources and Soil and Water Conservation Districts, will provide per-acre payments to farmers who reduce their use of commercial nitrogen fertilizers by at least 15% or 30 pounds per acre using qualifying products. The program requires farmers to be Minnesota residents, operate farmland in the state, and enroll a minimum of 40 acres. | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2683&ssn=0&y=2025 | ||
| MN H.F.2862 | Introduces a new exemption for electric generating facilities primarily intended to provide power to data centers, provided they comply with section 216B.1691, subdivision 2G. The bill also defines a 'data center' as a physical location that stores a large group of networked computer servers used for storing, processing, or distributing large amounts of digital data. This amendment aligns with the state's energy policy by facilitating the development of energy infrastructure that supports data centers, which are critical for digital data management and processing. | MN Rep. Patty Acomb (D-MN-045B) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2862&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN H.F.2928 | Mandates preapplication filings for large water appropriation projects exceeding specific water usage thresholds and requires additional information in permit applications to ensure compatibility with existing water users and environmental priorities. The bill also specifies that data centers, defined as facilities with significant electricity consumption, must undergo environmental impact assessments and are exempt from contributing to energy conservation plans if they pay a specified fee. Furthermore, data centers are required to procure a certain percentage of their energy from carbon-free sources by 2030, with full compliance by 2030. | MN Rep. Patty Acomb (D-MN-045B) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2928&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN H.F.2947 | Introduces an exemption for electrical, electronic, or mechanical parts or motors incorporated into upholstered furniture or textile furnishings from PFAS prohibitions under subdivision 5, effective until January 1, 2032. | MN Rep. Nathan Nelson (R-MN-011B) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.F.3036: Certain components in textile furnishings and upholstered furniture exemption from PFAS prohibitions | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2947&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.3007 | Mandates a preapplication evaluation for projects with a proposed consumptive use exceeding 100 million gallons per year or 250,000 gallons per day. This process involves early discussions with the commissioner to ensure compatibility with current and future water needs, and requires city or county employees to notify the commissioner within ten business days of contact regarding such projects. The commissioner is tasked with evaluating potential water availability constraints and may consult with other state agencies. The bill also stipulates that communications and data exchanged during this process remain nonpublic until a project is abandoned or a permit application is filed. Additionally, the bill requires that water-use permits ensure public interest and safety, promote water conservation technologies, and address water use conflicts. For data centers, any new construction or expansion increasing the average hourly load by 100 megawatts or more necessitates an environmental impact statement, with the Public Utilities Commission as the responsible governmental unit. | MN Rep. Peter Fischer (D-MN-044A) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | S.F.3320: Large water appropriations projects evaluation and permitting provision | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3007&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.3289 | Outlines the requirements for wetland replacement, emphasizing that wetlands must not be drained or filled unless replaced by actions that provide equal public value. It introduces a hierarchy of principles for wetland replacement, prioritizing avoidance, minimization, and compensation. The bill also specifies that wetland replacement must be in a 1:1 ratio for each acre drained or filled, with certain exceptions. It allows for the reclassification of counties or watersheds based on the percentage of presettlement wetlands remaining. | MN Rep. Ron Kresha (R-MN-010A) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | S.F.992: Wetland replacement rations modification | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3289&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.3296 | Specifies that electric sales to data centers, along with certain other facilities, are not to be included in the gross annual retail energy sales. This exclusion is contingent upon the data center meeting specific criteria, such as providing a signed letter verifying its status and imposing a significant peak electrical demand on the utility's system. The bill also outlines that electric sales related to electric vehicle charging will be excluded from gross annual retail sales calculations until December 31, 2032, after which they will be included. | MN Rep. Dawn Gillman (R-MN-017A) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | S.F.3444: Data centers exclusion from gross annual retail energy sales for energy conservation and optimization purposes | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3296&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN H.F.3314 | Awards grant to Lake Superior College to address PFAS contamination at its Emergency Response Training Center. The funds will be used for designing, engineering, and constructing improvements for the abatement, remediation, mitigation, and treatment of PFAS contamination. This includes the construction of wells, equipment, and facilities, as well as improvements to existing infrastructure for site remediation and water treatment. The bill also authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to provide the necessary funds, as per the guidelines set by Minnesota statutes and the state constitution. | MN Rep. Liish Kozlowski (D-MN-008B) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.F.3497: PFAS contamination at Lake Superior College abatement, remediation, mitigation and treatment bond sale and appropriation | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3314&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.3 | Appropriates significant funding for environment and natural resources initiatives for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with detailed allocations to agencies such as the Pollution Control Agency, Department of Natural Resources, Board of Water and Soil Resources, Metropolitan Council, and others. The bill provides over $149 million annually to the Pollution Control Agency and nearly $400 million annually to the Department of Natural Resources, supporting programs in pollution control, water quality, air monitoring, remediation, conservation, parks, trails, fish and wildlife management, and environmental education. | MN Sen. Foung Hawj (D-MN-067) | Enacted | General | H.F.8: Environment and natural resources finance and policy bill. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3&ssn=1&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.19 | Establishes a coordinated permitting process for data centers by requiring state agencies to refer inquiries to the Minnesota Business First Stop program, aiming to streamline regulatory navigation. For data centers with annual water consumption exceeding 100 million gallons, the bill mandates preapplication evaluations and imposes permit conditions to ensure public health, water conservation, and watershed health, with inter-agency consultation and nonpublic data protections. | MN Sen. Ann Rest (D-MN-043) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | H.F.16: Data center regulatory bill. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF19&ssn=1&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.302 | Supports the commercialization of a novel material additive that facilitates the production of fiber-based barrier packaging. This initiative is specifically designed to reduce the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and plastics in packaging products, thereby promoting more sustainable packaging solutions. | MN Sen. Andrew Lang (R-MN-016) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | H.F.1621: CelluComp grant funding provided, and money appropriated. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF302&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.304 | The legislative text outlines a program to provide financial support for the development of alternatives to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Minnesota. The main provision of the legislation is the appropriation of $10 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the Commissioner of Agriculture. | MN Sen. Andrew Lang (R-MN-016) | Out of Committee | Toxic Substances | H.F.159: Minnesota Made Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Alternative grants funding provided, and money appropriated.; H.F.1622: Minnesota Made Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Alternative grant funding provided, and money appropriated. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF304&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.506 | Environmental and natural resources trust fund appropriation | MN Sen. Foung Hawj (D-MN-067) | Out of Committee | General | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF506&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN S.F.608 | Prohibit the development of enterprise data centers in any zoning district, with an exception allowing such centers to be established as a conditional use within industrial districts. An enterprise data center is defined as a facility consisting of one or more buildings on a single or contiguous parcels, with a total area exceeding 800,000 square feet, primarily used for storing, managing, or processing digital data. The legislation also defines enterprise information technology equipment, which includes computers and related infrastructure necessary for data storage and processing. Additionally, the term "industrial district" is clarified as an area designated by a municipality for manufacturing facilities, which may include a wide range of industrial activities. This new regulation is set to take effect on June 20, 2025, and will apply to enterprise data centers constructed from that date forward. | MN Sen. Bill Lieske (R-MN-058) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | H.F.1109: Data centers prohibited in certain districts.; H.F.245: Data centers prohibited in certain districts. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF608&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.769 | Expands the sales and use tax exemptions for purchases of enterprise information technology equipment and computer software used in qualified data centers, including newly defined "qualified large-scale data centers." The legislation stipulates that for qualified data centers and refurbished data centers, taxes on exempt purchases must be collected and then refunded, while for large-scale data centers, the exemption applies at the time of purchase, contingent upon meeting certain requirements. The definition of a qualified large-scale data center includes facilities with a minimum investment of $250 million within a 60-month period starting after June 30, 2025. The bill also mandates that laborers and mechanics working on these data centers be paid prevailing wages and that large-scale data centers achieve certification under recognized sustainable design standards within three years of operation. Additionally, the legislation introduces a repayment clause for exemptions if the large-scale data centers fail to meet the specified sustainability standards. The effective date for these provisions is set for sales and purchases made after June 30, 2025. | MN Sen. Grant Hauschild (D-MN-003) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | H.F.1277: Data centers sales and use tax exemption modified. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF769&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.770 | Outdoor Heritage Fund appropriation and certain land leveraging for federal grant funds authorization provision | MN Sen. Foung Hawj (D-MN-067) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF770&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN S.F.796 | Excludes off-highway vehicles made for children, their replacement parts, and protective clothing and equipment used when operating such vehicles from being classified as juvenile products. This change aims to clarify the scope of products considered juvenile, potentially affecting regulatory requirements and safety standards applicable to these items. The legislation does not specify any funding allocations or financial figures related to its implementation. The amendment is set to become effective the day following its final enactment, indicating an immediate change in the legal definition upon the bill's passage. | MN Sen. Nathan Wesenberg (R-MN-010) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF796&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN S.F.992 | Modifies the replacement ratio for wetlands, mandating a one-to-one replacement for each acre of wetland drained or filled, removing the previous two-to-one requirement for non-agricultural lands. | MN Sen. Jeff Howe (R-MN-013) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF992&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN S.F.1089 | Appropriation increase for soil and water conservation district aid | MN Sen. Grant Hauschild (D-MN-003) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1089&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN S.F.1117 | Environmental impacts to Minnesota of artificial intelligence study requirement and appropriation | MN Sen. Erin Maye Quade (D-MN-056) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1117&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN S.F.1298 | Exempts off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and electric-assisted bicycles from prohibitions on the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in certain juvenile products. This change is reflected in the definitions section, where these vehicles are explicitly excluded from the category of 'juvenile products.' The bill aims to clarify the scope of products affected by PFAS regulations, potentially reducing regulatory burdens on manufacturers of these vehicles. The effective date of this amendment is the day following its final enactment. | MN Sen. Grant Hauschild (D-MN-003) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | H.F.81: Off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and electric-assisted bicycles exempted from prohibitions on PFAS in certain juvenile products. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1298&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.1380 | The legislative text introduces a new law in Minnesota aimed at prohibiting the use of certain chemicals in packaging to protect the environment and public health. The law It specifically lists prohibited chemicals, including polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, bisphenols, and formaldehyde, among others, that cannot be used in packaging materials. Starting January 1, 2028, manufacturers are prohibited from selling or distributing packaging containing these chemicals within the state. The Commissioner of Health is tasked with reviewing and updating the list of prohibited chemicals every three years, ensuring it reflects current scientific understanding and health concerns. | MN Sen. Jennifer "Jen" McEwen (D-MN-008) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | H.F.1486: Certain chemicals in packaging prohibited. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1380&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.1393 | Modifies the environmental review process for data centers, allowing for alternative forms of review that can replace traditional environmental impact statements under specific conditions. The amendments are effective immediately following final enactment, with some sections applying to applications pending or submitted after specified dates. These changes aim to streamline processes for energy projects, particularly those involving data centers, aligning with the state's goals of efficient energy management and environmental protection. | MN Sen. Andrew Mathews (R-MN-027) | Out of Committee | Water Consumption | H.F.28: Data center energy generation redundancy provided. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1393&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.1406 | Incorporates the installation of permeable synthetic turf as a best management practice for controlling stormwater runoff in Minnesota. The bill mandates the Commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency to include this practice in the Minnesota Stormwater Manual. The permeable synthetic turf must meet specific criteria, including a permeability rate of at least 25 inches of liquid per hour, passing a flammability test, containing no PFAS, and not using rubber infill in residential projects. Additionally, the turf must be manufactured to replicate natural turf, be UV stabilized, have drainable backings, be suitable for installation over aggregate bases in various climates, and be produced in the United States. The bill explicitly excludes indoor/outdoor carpeting intended for installation over concrete from being considered as permeable synthetic turf for stormwater management purposes. | MN Sen. John Hoffman (D-MN-034) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | H.F.713: Stormwater runoff structural practices implemented relating to permeable synthetic turf. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1406&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.1575 | Establishes the Biofertilizer Water Preservation Pilot Program in Minnesota, which seeks to improve water quality by incentivizing farmers to enhance nitrogen management and integrate innovative technologies into their crop nutrient management plans. The program, developed in consultation with the Commissioner of Natural Resources and Soil and Water Conservation Districts, will provide financial incentives to farmers who reduce their use of commercial nitrogen fertilizers by a specified amount. The bill outlines the qualifications for farmers to participate, the payment structure, and the requirement for a report by January 8, 2028, detailing the program's outcomes and potential adjustments. Additionally, the bill appropriates $5 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to support the program, with any unspent funds remaining available for fiscal year 2027. | MN Sen. Robert "Rob" Kupec (D-MN-004) | Out of Committee | Nutrient Management | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1575&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN S.F.1598 | Repeals prohibition for political subdivisions from imposing bans on the use of paper, plastic, or reusable bags by merchants, itinerant vendors, and peddlers. The repeal of this statute would allow local governments the authority to regulate or ban the use of such bags if they choose to do so. | MN Sen. Jennifer "Jen" McEwen (D-MN-008) | Out of Committee | Toxic Substances | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1598&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN S.F.1840 | Promotes nutrient management practices among farmers in Minnesota through the establishment of a grant program. This program, codified under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 17, is designed to encourage agricultural retailers to adopt and implement the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program. To be eligible for the grants, retailers must be licensed and either certified or progressing towards certification under the 4R program. The bill outlines specific nutrient management practices that qualify for the program, including soil testing, use of enhanced-efficiency fertilizers, and precision agriculture technologies. Grants are available for retailers making progress towards certification, with specific financial incentives for implementing approved practices and developing nutrient plans. | MN Sen. Robert "Rob" Kupec (D-MN-004) | Out of Committee | Nutrient Management | H.F.1524: Agriculture grant program established to promote certain nutrient management practices, and money appropriated. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1840&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.1879 | Exempts sales to cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence data centers from certain energy savings goals. This amendment redefines the term "data mining facility" to include buildings, structures, equipment, and installations at a single site where electricity is primarily used by computers to process transactions involving digital currency, specifically including cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. | MN Sen. Glenn Gruenhagen (R-MN-017) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1879&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN S.F.2044 | Allows for cost reimbursement for addressing PFAS contamination at emergency response training centers, specifically those that ceased using PFAS-containing firefighting foam by January 1, 2015. The bill appropriates $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the environmental fund to the Commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency for grants to state colleges or universities eligible for reimbursement under the amended statute. | MN Sen. Jennifer "Jen" McEwen (D-MN-008) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | H.F.1940: Permissible uses of the remediation fund modified to allow for cost reimbursement for PFAS contamination remediation at emergency response training centers, and money appropriated. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2044&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.2077 | Details funding allocations for various agencies and programs, including the Pollution Control Agency, Natural Resources, and the Board of Water and Soil Resources, with specific amounts designated for environmental analysis, remediation, and resource management. The bill modifies prior appropriations and the disposition of the closed landfill investment fund, extending certain provisions until 2029. Key initiatives include support for water quality standards, air monitoring, climate adaptation projects, and PFAS management. The bill also emphasizes transparency in budget presentations and encourages leveraging nonstate funding for conservation efforts. | MN Sen. Foung Hawj (D-MN-067) | Passed Second Chamber | General | H.F.2439: Environment and natural resources policy and finance bill. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2077&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.2129 | Introduces a new tax on entities involved in the manufacture and sale of products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Minnesota. This tax, set at 50% of gross revenues, applies to both manufacturers and retailers with a nexus in the state. | MN Sen. Judy Seeberger (D-MN-041) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | H.F.726: PFAS gross revenues tax imposed, and cleanup account and commission established. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2129&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.2164 | Exempts certain commercial and industrial products from existing PFAS restrictions while modifying the reporting requirements for manufacturers. | MN Former Sen. Justin Eichorn (R-MN-006) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | H.F.1627: PFAS products exempted or prohibitions delayed, PFAS reporting requirements modified, lead-containing product prohibitions delayed, and PFAS-containing firefighting foam prohibitions at airport hangars delayed. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2164&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.2345 | Eliminates the biennial reporting requirement for the commissioner of natural resources, which previously included recommendations and an inventory of state lands and resources. It revises the off-road vehicle trail pass system, mandating that operators carry a valid pass for inspection rather than displaying it on the vehicle. The fees for nonresident and resident passes are set at $20, with specific validity periods. The legislation also introduces a definition for "eviscerated" in the context of invasive species, allowing the possession and transport of certain dead and eviscerated carp species. Additionally, it permits the commercial fishing of burbot in Lake Superior. The bill amends the public waters inventory process, granting the commissioner discretionary power to revise maps and reclassify certain wetlands, with a structured notification and objection process for local entities. A significant funding allocation of $1,000,000 annually from the general fund is designated for updating the public water inventory from fiscal years 2025 through 2032, with the provision expiring on June 30, 2032. | MN Sen. Foung Hawj (D-MN-067) | Introduced or Prefiled | Aquatic Invasive Species | H.F.1205: State trail pass provisions for off-road vehicles modified, invasive species provisions modified, burbot commercial fishing on Lake Superior provided, and public waters inventory provisions modified. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2345&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.2408 | Delays the prohibition of such PFAS-containing foams at airport hangars until January 1, 2028. This delay allows for the continued manufacture, sale, distribution, and use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam specifically for airport hangars. Additionally, operators of airport hangars may apply for a one-year extension beyond this date if they can demonstrate a need for more time due to circumstances beyond their control. Such extensions require approval from the Commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency and the State Fire Marshal, who must ensure that both environmental protection and public safety are maintained. The legislation also mandates that until the State Fire Marshal determines the availability and commercial viability of fluorine-free alternatives, airports using PFAS-containing foams must submit annual reports by December 31 on their progress towards conversion to PFAS-free products, disposal of existing PFAS foams, and an assessment of relevant factors. | MN Former Sen. Justin Eichorn (R-MN-006) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | H.F.1869: Prohibitions of certain PFAS-containing firefighting foam at airport hangars delayed. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2408&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.2409 | Exempts electronic and internal components of products from certain PFAS prohibitions. This exemption is set to last until January 1, 2032, providing a specific timeline for compliance. The amendment also maintains existing exemptions for products governed by federal law, products regulated under specific Minnesota statutes, and the sale or resale of used products. Additionally, it clarifies that certain medical devices and applications, regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration, are not subject to the prohibitions outlined in subdivisions 4 and 5 of the statute. | MN Former Sen. Justin Eichorn (R-MN-006) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | H.F.1868: Electronic and internal components exempted from PFAS prohibitions. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2409&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.2410 | Exempts electronic and internal components of products from PFAS prohibitions until January 1, 2032, modifying Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116.943, subdivision 8. Additionally, it delays the prohibition of certain lead-containing products, such as those with internal circuit boards using lead solder and pens containing lead, until January 1, 2028, as per amendments to section 325E.3892, subdivision 2. Manufacturers of exempted key fobs or pens must submit biannual reports to the Pollution Control Agency detailing compliance barriers, progress, and timelines. Furthermore, the bill postpones the prohibition of PFAS-containing firefighting foam at airport hangars until January 1, 2028, as outlined in section 325F.072, subdivision 3. | MN Former Sen. Justin Eichorn (R-MN-006) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | H.F.1906: Electronic and internal components exempted from PFAS prohibitions, prohibitions delayed on lead-containing products, and PFAS-containing firefighting foam at airport hangars prohibitions delayed. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2410&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.2865 | Outlines appropriations from various funds, including the Outdoor Heritage Fund, Clean Water Fund, Parks and Trails Fund, and Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The Outdoor Heritage Fund allocates $162,111,000 for 2026 and $775,000 for 2027, focusing on land acquisition, restoration, and enhancement of wildlife habitats. The Clean Water Fund provides $144,625,000 for 2026 and $159,301,000 for 2027, supporting water quality monitoring, groundwater protection, and agricultural best practices. The Parks and Trails Fund allocates $61,435,000 for 2026 and $68,733,000 for 2027, aimed at enhancing state parks and trails, with a focus on accessibility and conservation. The Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund provides $85,293,000 for 2026 and $94,618,000 for 2027, supporting arts access, education, and cultural preservation. The bill also includes provisions for leveraging federal funds, extending prior appropriations, and modifying reporting and accountability requirements. Specific projects and programs are detailed within each fund, with a focus on environmental conservation, cultural heritage, and public engagement. | MN Sen. Foung Hawj (D-MN-067) | Out of Committee | General | H.F.2563: Legacy finance bill. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2865&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.3036 | Exempts for electrical, electronic, or mechanical parts or motors incorporated into upholstered furniture or textile furnishings from PFAS prohibitions under subdivision 5, effective until January 1, 2032. | MN Sen. Carla Nelson (R-MN-024) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | H.F.2947: Certain components in textile furnishings and upholstered furniture exempted from PFAS prohibitions. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3036&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.3091 | Delegates duties to designated employees or agents of the Department of Agriculture or cities of the first class, the requirement for record retention of sewage sludge transfers, and the regulation of fertilizers containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The bill mandates that any party involved in the transfer of sewage sludge must maintain transaction records, which must be available to the commissioner upon request. Additionally, the bill prohibits the application of fertilizers, animal waste, or sewage sludge on impervious surfaces and requires immediate containment and proper disposal if such materials are released on these surfaces. The legislation aims to ensure environmental safety and compliance with regulatory standards, aligning with the organization's mission to promote sustainable agricultural practices and environmental protection. | MN Sen. Jennifer "Jen" McEwen (D-MN-008) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | H.F.2577: Agricultural waste handling regulations modified, and record retention of sewage sludge transfers required. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3091&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.3265 | Repeals tax exemptions for data centers | MN Sen. Jennifer "Jen" McEwen (D-MN-008) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3265&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN S.F.3320 | Mandates a preapplication evaluation for projects with a proposed consumptive water use exceeding 100,000,000 gallons per year or 250,000 gallons per day. This process involves early discussions with the commissioner to ensure compatibility with current and future water needs, and requires city or county employees to notify the commissioner of potential projects. The commissioner is tasked with evaluating water availability and consulting with other state agencies as needed. The bill also stipulates that communications during this process remain nonpublic until a permit application is filed. Additionally, the bill requires that water-use permits ensure public interest and safety, promote water conservation, and address water use conflicts. For data centers, any new construction or expansion increasing the average hourly load by 100 megawatts or more necessitates an environmental impact statement, with the Public Utilities Commission as the responsible governmental unit. The amendments aim to streamline the permitting process while safeguarding water resources and ensuring environmental accountability. | MN Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart (D-MN-045) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | H.F.3007: Evaluation and permitting of projects requiring large water appropriations provided. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3320&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.3444 | Excludes data centers from the calculation of gross annual retail energy sales for energy conservation and optimization purposes. A new subdivision defines a 'data center' as a freestanding structure primarily used for processing, storing, and transmitting digital information. The amendment specifies that electric sales to data centers, along with certain other facilities, are not included in the gross annual retail energy sales. This exclusion applies if the data center meets specific criteria, such as providing a signed letter verifying its status and imposing a significant peak electrical demand on the utility's system. | MN Sen. Glenn Gruenhagen (R-MN-017) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | H.F.3296: Data centers from gross annual retail energy sales for energy conservation and optimization purposes excluded. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3444&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| MN S.F.3494 | Creates a pilot program designed to purchase commercial, industrial, and residential properties that have been affected by flooding. Once acquired, these properties will have deed restrictions placed on them, prohibiting any new commercial, industrial, or residential construction for a period of 50 years from the date of purchase. The legislation allows the Commissioner to sell or otherwise dispose of the properties in accordance with existing laws, provided the deed restrictions remain in place. This initiative aims to address the challenges posed by recurrent flooding, reduce future property losses, and support long-term land use planning aligned with environmental and climate resilience goals. | MN Sen. Rich Draheim (R-MN-022) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3494&ssn=0&y=2025 | |
| MN S.F.3497 | Funds the design, engineering, and construction of improvements aimed at the abatement, remediation, mitigation, and treatment of PFAS contamination ate college's Emergency Response Training Center. The allocation includes the construction of wells, equipment, and facilities, as well as enhancements to existing infrastructure for site remediation and water treatment. To facilitate this appropriation, the Commissioner of Management and Budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds up to the amount of $2,000,000, following the guidelines set by Minnesota statutes and the state constitution. | MN Sen. Jennifer "Jen" McEwen (D-MN-008) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | H.F.3314: Abatement, remediation, mitigation, and treatment of PFAS contamination at Lake Superior College funding provided; bonds issued; and money appropriated. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3497&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| NY A.133 | Establishes a new Office of Flooding Prevention and Mitigation within the executive department of New York State. The primary objective of this office is to manage and coordinate efforts across various state and local entities to prevent and mitigate flooding, which is increasingly exacerbated by climate change. | NY Assemb. Catalina Cruz (D-NY-039) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | S.1829: Establishes the office of flooding prevention and mitigation | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A133&term=2025 |
| NY A.216 | Directs the department of environmental conservation to establish a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment installation grant program, providing a one-time grant to private well users for the installation of PFAS treatment or service connection to a public water system | NY Assemb. Chris Burdick (D-NY-093) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.3972: Directs the department of environmental conservation to establish an installation grant program and a maintenance rebate program for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A216&term=2025 |
| NY A.416 | Offers tax relief to eligible residential properties and small businesses that have suffered damage due to disasters. It allows municipalities to adopt local laws, ordinances, or resolutions to grant assessment relief, specifying the disasters covered, application deadlines, and the duration of the relief, which can extend up to four prospective tax years. The relief is structured in brackets based on the percentage of property value lost, with reductions in assessed value ranging from 15% to 100% depending on the extent of the damage. The legislation also ensures that school districts are held harmless by the state for any reduction in state aid due to the tax relief provided. Additionally, the act amends a chapter of the laws of 2024 related to the "climate change property tax relief act," ensuring that assessment relief is applicable to disasters occurring on or after January 1, 2020. | NY Assemb. MaryJane "Maryjane" Shimsky (D-NY-092) | Out of Committee | Coastal Resiliency | S.821: Relates to assessment relief for victims of a local or major disaster | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A416&term=2025 |
| NY A.425 | Increase the number of properties that can participate in the coastal relief program. The amendment specifies that eligible properties must be located within one mile of the shore, which includes salt-water oceans, sounds, bays, inlets, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, the Saint Lawrence River, the Hudson River, or the Niagara River, with the distance measured from mean high water. | NY Assemb. Steven "Steve" Otis (D-NY-091) | Enacted | Coastal Resiliency | S.771: Increases the number of properties eligible for the coastal market assistance program | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A425&term=2025 |
| NY A.993 | Creates the concentrated animal feeding operation environmental compliance revolving loan program. | NY Assemb. Joe Angelino (R-NY-121) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A993&term=2025 | |
| NY A.1053 | Requires a manufacturer that produced, sold, or distributed a class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS to recall all of the product within two years. | NY Assemb. Phil Steck (D-NY-110) | Passed Original Chamber | Toxic Substances | S.3659: Relates to the recall of class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1053&term=2025 |
| NY A.1179 | Prohibits the lease of state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas and oil production. | NY Assemb. Deborah Glick (D-NY-066) | Out of Committee | Toxic Substances | S.1069: Prohibits the lease of state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas and oil production | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1179&term=2025 |
| NY A.1189 | Amends the environmental conservation law in New York to address the issue of bag waste reduction by specifically targeting the use of tinted green and brown plastic bags. The primary provision of this legislation is to limit the use of these tinted bags to only those that are compostable, as defined in the existing statute, section 27-2701. | NY Assemb. Amy Paulin (D-NY-088) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.1260: Limits tinted green and brown to compostable plastic bags for the purposes of bag waste reduction | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1189&term=2025 |
| NY A.1331 | Requires certain watercraft, aircrafts, and trains to use clean energy, including ensuring such vehicles are zero-emissions. | NY Assemb. Jo Anne Simon (D-NY-052) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | S.1456: Requires certain watercraft, aircraft, and trains to be zero emissions; requires the study of certain clean energy sources; requires certain monetary incentives for clean energy vehicles | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1331&term=2025 |
| NY A.1430 | Prohibits the sale of medical adhesives and bandages containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; provides penalties for violations. | NY Assemb. Phara Forrest (D-NY-057) | Out of Committee | Toxic Substances | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1430&term=2025 | |
| NY A.1474 | Establishes a comprehensive framework for climate change adaptation in New York State, primarily through the creation of a $75 billion Climate Change Adaptation Cost Recovery Program. This program requires fossil fuel companies to contribute financially based on their historical greenhouse gas emissions, with the funds directed towards adaptive infrastructure projects over the next 25 years. | NY Assemb. Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-NY-081) | Out of Committee | Coastal Resiliency | S.824: Relates to the climate change adaptation cost recovery program and requirements for climate change adaptive infrastructure projects | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1474&term=2025 |
| NY A.1532 | Mandates that all composting bags sold by retailers in New York State be made from paper, thereby promoting environmentally friendly practices. | NY Assemb. Keith Brown (R-NY-012) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1532&term=2025 | |
| NY A.1585 | Mandates the prohibition of the sale of single-use plastic and polystyrene foam products in state parks. | NY Assemb. Keith Brown (R-NY-012) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1585&term=2025 | |
| NY A.1600 | Allows certain parties of releases and covenants involving PFAS to seek contribution from other responsible parties. | NY Assemb. Keith Brown (R-NY-012) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1600&term=2025 | |
| NY A.1635 | Prohibits the sale or offer for sale of any cosmetic product or personal care product containing PFAS substances. | NY Assemb. Deborah Glick (D-NY-066) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.3205: Prohibits the sale or offer for sale of any cosmetic product or personal care product containing PFAS substances | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1635&term=2025 |
| NY A.1692 | Reduces the use of single-use items by mandating that such items are only provided to customers upon explicit request. This includes items like condiment packs, utensils, and napkins, but excludes plastic beverage stirrers and splash sticks, as well as containers actively holding food or beverages. The legislation prohibits the provision of single-use plastic food service items, with the exception of plastic straws, which can be provided upon request. | NY Assemb. Linda Rosenthal (D-NY-067) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.4059: Relates to prohibitions on single-use food service items | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1692&term=2025 |
| NY A.1749 | Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan. | NY Assemb. Deborah Glick (D-NY-066) | Out of Committee | Toxic Substances | S.1464: Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1749&term=2025 |
| NY A.1924 | Mandates that all packaging sold in the state must meet specific standards for reduction, reusability, recycled content, or recyclability by January 1, 2028. | NY Assemb. William "Bill" Colton (D-NY-047) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A1924&term=2025 | |
| NY A.2025 | Authorizes the legislative commission on the development of rural resources to study the effectiveness of pond and lake management programs; provides for the comprehensive control and mitigation of harmful algal blooms in both marine and fresh water; provides for emergency response to water contaminations by algal bloom or hypoxia. | NY Assemb. Matt Slater (R-NY-094) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | S.4444: Authorizes the legislative commission on the development of rural resources to study the effectiveness of pond and lake management programs | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A2025&term=2025 |
| NY A.2028 | Establishes the Sustainable Communities Fund within the joint custody of the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation in New York. The fund is designed to support municipal corporations through grants for projects that align with smart growth principles and climate-resilient, environmentally friendly construction techniques. | NY Assemb. Al Stirpe (D-NY-127) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A2028&term=2025 | |
| NY A.2077 | Prohibits the purchase of single-use plastic bottles by the state, its governmental agencies, political subdivisions, and public benefit corporations. | NY Assemb. Linda Rosenthal (D-NY-067) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.5865: Prohibits the purchase of single-use plastic bottles by the state and any governmental entity or political subdivision or public benefit corporation thereof | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A2077&term=2025 |
| NY A.2553 | Prohibits the location and construction of wind turbines on Lake Erie. | NY Assemb. David "Dave" DiPietro (R-NY-147) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A2553&term=2025 | |
| NY A.3091A | Definition of "contaminant" to encompass hazardous waste, petroleum, specific chemicals, and PFAS substances. It also redefines "contamination" and updates the criteria for municipalities involved in restoration projects, excluding those that contributed to contamination through gross negligence or misconduct. The bill outlines that municipalities must use any settlement funds from responsible parties to cover their share of project costs, with excess funds being paid to the state. Additionally, it prioritizes projects based on environmental and public health benefits, the availability of other funding sources, and specific requirements for drinking water contamination sites. | NY Assemb. Anna Kelles (D-NY-125) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.672A: Relates to environmental restoration projects; repealer | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A3091&term=2025 |
| NY A.3722 | Supports water quality projects that focus on the removal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from public water systems. These systems are defined as those providing water for human consumption through constructed conveyances, including community, noncommunity, transient noncommunity, and nontransient noncommunity water systems, as per the regulations outlined in 10 NYCRR 5-1.1(CB) and any future updates by the Department of Health. | NY Assemb. Chris Burdick (D-NY-093) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.8001: Authorizes the New York state environmental facilities corporation to award grants and loans to non-public entities for certain water quality projects | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A3722&term=2025 |
| NY A.3842A | Mandates the integration of the precautionary principle into the regulation of insurers, requiring them to align their investment and underwriting activities with science-based climate mitigation targets. | NY Assemb. Phara Forrest (D-NY-057) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | S.186A: Establishes the climate protection insurance act | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A3842&term=2025 |
| NY A.4252 | Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine in the waters of Lake Ontario located within the state and within the jurisdiction and control of the state. | NY Assemb. Josh Jensen (R-NY-134) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A4252&term=2025 | |
| NY A.4293 | Mandates the commissioner of agriculture and markets in New York to conduct a comprehensive study focused on climate resilient crops and climate smart farming practices. | NY Assemb. Brian Cunningham (D-NY-043) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A4293&term=2025 | |
| NY A.4409 | Prohibits on the purchase of various single-use plastic items by the state, governmental agencies, political subdivisions, and public benefit corporations. These items include plastic bags, cling film plastic food packaging, non-recyclable plastic bottles, plastic straws, plastic plates, non-reusable plastic containers, plastic cups, lids, stirrers, cutlery, plastic rings used in packaging, and Styrofoam products. | NY Assemb. Yudelka Tapia (D-NY-086) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.3904: Relates to enacting the environmentally conscious purchasing act | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A4409&term=2025 |
| NY A.4471 | Establishes a comprehensive framework for identifying and mitigating lead hazards in dwellings and schools, particularly in areas with high concentrations of children with elevated blood lead levels | NY Assemb. Brian Cunningham (D-NY-043) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A4471&term=2025 | |
| NY A.4525A | Prohibits the sale and distribution of anti-fogging sprays or wipes containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) after December 31, 2026. | NY Assemb. Emily Gallagher (D-NY-050) | Out of Committee | Toxic Substances | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A4525&term=2025 | |
| NY A.4692 | Exempts inland lakes which are navigable waterways and have an area of 150 acres or more from wetlands designations, not including great lakes. | NY Assemb. Andrew Molitor (R-NY-150) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | S.3656: Exempts certain inland lakes from wetlands designations | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A4692&term=2025 |
| NY A.4981 | Distinguishes advanced recycling from traditional waste management processes, thereby promoting the conversion of post-use polymers and recovered feedstocks into raw materials and other products through advanced technologies such as pyrolysis, gasification, and solvolysis. | NY Assemb. Alicia Hyndman (D-NY-029) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.6371: Relates to advanced recycling and advanced recycling facilities | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A4981&term=2025 |
| NY A.5156A | Great Lakes and State Waters Bill of Rights | NY Assemb. Patrick "Pat" Burke (D-NY-142) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A5156&term=2025 | |
| NY A.5191 | Provides financial assistance to property owners for hazard mitigation and resilience projects, such as repairs and upgrades to private sewers in both single-family homes and multiple dwellings. | NY Assemb. Khaleel Anderson (D-NY-031) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | S.5230: Expands eligibility for loans and grants pursuant to the resilient retrofits loan and grant program for private sewer repairs and upgrades | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A5191&term=2025 |
| NY A.5248 | Mandates the establishment of a commercial recycling program requiring all commercial buildings in the state to recycle paper products and single-use plastic products used or produced on-site. | NY Assemb. Keith Brown (R-NY-012) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A5248&term=2025 | |
| NY A.5254A | The New York Open Water Data Act establishes a framework for the collection, standardization, and public dissemination of water-related data across New York State. | NY Assemb. Anna Kelles (D-NY-125) | Passed Second Chamber | Water Consumption | S.1211A: Enacts the "New York open water data act" | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A5254&term=2025 |
| NY A.5832B | Mandates that industrial dischargers and Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) applying for or renewing State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permits must conduct PFAS monitoring and report results to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). | NY Assemb. Anna Kelles (D-NY-125) | Out of Committee | Toxic Substances | S.4574B: Enacts the "PFAS discharge disclosure act" | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A5832&term=2025 |
| NY A.6003 | Removes plastic carryout bags provided by restaurants, taverns, or similar food service establishments from the list of exempt bags. This change means that these establishments will no longer be able to provide plastic carryout bags as exempt items under the current law. | NY Assemb. Jo Anne Simon (D-NY-052) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.1492: Relates to plastic carryout bags provided by restaurants | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A6003&term=2025 |
| NY A.6020 | Ensures that all plastic trash bags sold by retailers in the state contain at least 30% recycled post-consumer material by weight. | NY Assemb. Jo Anne Simon (D-NY-052) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.1730: Relates to the regulation of the sale of plastic trash bags | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A6020&term=2025 |
| NY A.6191 | Packaging and paper product extended producer responsibility | NY Assemb. Chantel Jackson (D-NY-079) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.5062: Relates to producer responsibility | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A6191&term=2025 |
| NY A.6192D | Five-year moratorium on the sale, distribution, and land application of biosolids and products containing biosolids, such as compost and fertilizers, derived from publicly or privately owned wastewater treatment facilities. | NY Assemb. Anna Kelles (D-NY-125) | Out of Committee | Toxic Substances | S.5759C: Establishes a moratorium on the sale and use of biosolids | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A6192&term=2025 |
| NY A.6671 | Truthful labeling in recycling | NY Assemb. Deborah Glick (D-NY-066) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.420: Relates to false claims about recyclability and plastic container labeling | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A6671&term=2025 |
| NY A.7025 | Mandates lead testing for children participating in the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in New York. | NY Assemb. Sarah Clark (D-NY-136) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | S.918: Relates to lead testing of children participating in the WIC program | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A7025&term=2025 |
| NY A.7104 | Creates the 'Water Resiliency Projects Fund' to support projects related to flood mitigation, stormwater mitigation, and other water-related resiliency efforts. | NY Assemb. Steven "Steve" Otis (D-NY-091) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | S.5730: Establishes the water resiliency projects fund; appropriation | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A7104&term=2025 |
| NY A.7594 | Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials containing intentionally added PFAS, PAHs, or lead above a certain level starting January 1, 2027. | NY Assemb. Jen Lunsford (D-NY-135) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.3852A: Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or more than ninety parts per million of lead; and provides penalties for violations | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A7594&term=2025 |
| NY A.7738 | Prohibits the sale of consumer and household products containing regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The law defines 'covered products' to include items such as textiles, rugs, cookware, and cleaning products, among others. | NY Assemb. Deborah Glick (D-NY-066) | Out of Committee | Toxic Substances | S.187A: Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and provides penalties for violations | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A7738&term=2025 |
| NY A.7759 | Mandates that a reusable bag must be designed for multiple uses and made from specific materials such as cloth, machine washable fabric, or non-film washable material. It must also have a strap or handle that does not stretch and is securely fastened, ensuring the bag meets certain strength and durability standards. | NY Assemb. Chris Burdick (D-NY-093) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.706: Updates the definition of the term reusable bag | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A7759&term=2025 |
| NY A.776A | Removes exemption for garment bags in single-use ban. | NY Assemb. Harvey Epstein (D-NY-074) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A776&term=2025 | |
| NY A.7878 | Mandates the replacement of all lead service lines in public water systems by November 1, 2037. | NY Assemb. Amy Paulin (D-NY-088) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | S.6892: Enacts the lead pipe replacement act | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A7878&term=2025 |
| NY A.8088A | Creates an Office of Resilience within the executive department, led by a Chief Resilience Officer appointed by the governor. The office is tasked with coordinating resilience initiatives, developing a statewide resilience plan, and establishing an interagency resilience coordination team. | NY Assemb. Chris Burdick (D-NY-093) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | S.3590: Enacts the climate resilient New York act of 2025; establishes the office of resilience to assess and identify climate related threats | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A8088&term=2025 |
| NY A.8160A | Requires state agencies and certain public authorities to develop and implement waste diversion plans. These plans must outline strategies to reduce waste disposal by 10% every five years, using fiscal year 2018-2019 as a baseline, until a total reduction of 75% is achieved. | NY Assemb. Harvey Epstein (D-NY-074) | Passed Original Chamber | Toxic Substances | S.6931A: Directs state agencies to adopt a waste diversion plan | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A8160&term=2025 |
| NY A.8163 | The Public Water Justice Act amends the environmental conservation law and the state finance law to establish a framework for managing the state's water resources. The act emphasizes the state's role as a trustee of water resources, ensuring public access to safe drinking water and protecting aquatic habitats. It introduces new definitions and regulations concerning water withdrawal, particularly for the sale of bottled water, requiring permits and imposing royalty fees. | NY Assemb. Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (D-NY-034) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | S.4405: Establishes the public water justice act | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A8163&term=2025 |
| NY A.8203 | Requires municipalities that conduct lead testing to notify property owners and tenants if a residence tests positive for lead. | NY Assemb. Sarahana Shrestha (D-NY-103) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | S.4069A: Requires any municipality which conducts lead testing to provide certain notices to the owner and any tenants of a residence upon a positive test | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A8203&term=2025 |
| NY A.8391 | Bottle bill reform to expand acceptable containers and requirements for redemption centers. | NY Assemb. Amanda Septimo (D-NY-084) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.7722A: Relates to returnable beverage containers; repealer | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A8391&term=2025 |
| NY A.8585 | Starting January 1, 2028, manufacturers must notify the state about products containing PFAS, detailing the product description, purpose of PFAS use, and chemical quantities. From January 1, 2029, the sale of certain products like carpets, cookware, and cosmetics containing PFAS will be prohibited unless deemed unavoidable by the Department. By January 1, 2034, this prohibition extends to all products with PFAS unless considered unavoidable. | NY Assemb. Patrick Carroll (D-NY-096) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A8585&term=2025 | |
| NY A.8634 | Establishes new, stricter maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. Specifically, the law requires MCLs of no higher than 4 parts per trillion (ppt) for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and no higher than 10 ppt for perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS), and hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA). | NY Assemb. Grace Lee (D-NY-065) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.3207A: Establishes maximum contaminant levels and a hazard index in drinking water for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A8634&term=2025 |
| NY A.9039 | Requires electric and gas utilities, as well as municipalities, to create a separate service classification for large energy use facilities, specifically those using 20 megawatts or more and primarily providing computing infrastructure (such as data centers, but excluding manufacturing and certain software services). This new classification mandates that all costs incurred to serve these large facilities, including necessary infrastructure upgrades, are assigned solely to this customer class, ensuring that other industrial or residential customers are not burdened with these additional expenses. | NY Assemb. Didi Barrett (D-NY-106) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A9039&term=2025 | |
| NY A.9047 | Ban on the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of docks, buoys, and floating structures made with expanded polystyrene foam, extruded polystyrene foam, or rigid polystyrene. | NY Assemb. Anna Kelles (D-NY-125) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.1129: Prohibits the use of polystyrene foam docks, buoys and floating structures | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A9047&term=2025 |
| NY A.9064 | Prohibits electric and gas corporations, as well as utilities, from increasing charges or passing along costs to general ratepayers as a result of capital expenditures or infrastructure maintenance associated with the construction or operation of data centers or semiconductor fabrication plants. | NY Assemb. Jonathan Jacobson (D-NY-104) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | S.8536: Prohibits electric corporations and gas corporations from increasing charges due to the building or operation of a data center | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A9064&term=2025 |
| NY A.9069 | The Drinking Water Protection Act empowers water suppliersincluding cities, villages, water districts, and other entities to draft watershed-specific rules and regulations aimed at preventing contamination and protecting water quality. | NY Assemb. Anna Kelles (D-NY-125) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | S.8486: Enacts the drinking water protection act | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A9069&term=2025 |
| NY A.9086A | The New York State Sustainable Data Centers Act requires data centers with an energy usage capacity of five megawatts or more to submit detailed disclosure reports on their projected and actual energy and water consumption, emissions, waste heat, and environmental impacts. | NY Assemb. Anna Kelles (D-NY-125) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | S.6394A: Relates to the regulation of energy consumption by data centers | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A9086&term=2025 |
| NY A.9107 | Directs the Public Service Commission (PSC) to establish a distinct class of service for facilities with large energy consumption, specifically those using or capable of using 20 megawatts or more and primarily engaged in data processing, hosting, and related services (as defined by NAICS code 518210). The PSC is required to create a separate tariff schedule for these 'large energy use facilities,' ensuring that the costs of serving these facilities are allocated proportionally or directly to them, rather than being shifted to other electricity consumers. | NY Assemb. Patrick Carroll (D-NY-096) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A9107&term=2025 | |
| NY A.9136 | Mandates new data centers, as well as major expansions of existing data centers (defined as those increasing their IT load by 25% or more), to incorporate thermal energy networks. | NY Assemb. Michaelle "Mickey" Solages (D-NY-022) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A9136&term=2025 | |
| NY K.77 | Recognizes February 2, 2025, as World Wetlands Day, emphasizing the importance of wetlands in maintaining ecological balance and supporting human and planetary life. | NY Assemb. Jaime Williams (D-NY-059) | Enacted | Coastal Resiliency | https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=K77&term=2025 | |
| NY J.95 | Recognizes February 2, 2025, as World Wetlands Day, emphasizing the importance of wetlands in maintaining ecological balance and supporting human and planetary life. | NY Sen. Roxanne Persaud (D-NY-019) | Enacted | Coastal Resiliency | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J95 | |
| NY S.43 | Establishes a framework for the implementation of construction plans aimed at minimizing flood damage along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. The Department of Environmental Conservation is tasked with overseeing and assisting in the development and approval of these plans, ensuring that all necessary permits are provided to the residents. While the initial costs of implementing the shoreline hardening plans are the responsibility of the property owners, the Department will reimburse up to fifty percent of the costs upon successful completion and compliance with the approved plans. | NY Sen. Mark Walczyk (R-NY-049) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S43 | |
| NY S.186A | Mandates the integration of the precautionary principle into the regulation of insurers, requiring them to align their investment and underwriting activities with science-based climate mitigation targets. I | NY Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-NY-047) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | A.3842A: Establishes the insure our communities act | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S186 |
| NY S.187A | Prohibits the sale of consumer and household products containing regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in New York. | NY Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-NY-047) | Passed Original Chamber | Toxic Substances | A.7738: Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and provides penalties for violations | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S187 |
| NY S.211 | Provides that on request of the sheriff, county legislature, county board of supervisors, mayor of any city or village, or supervisor of a town, the governor may order into active service of the state, all or any part of the organized militia, in accordance with the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River flood prevention, response and recovery program; establishes such program; relates to the financing of the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River flood prevention, response and recovery program. | NY Sen. Pamela "Pam" Helming (R-NY-054) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S211 | |
| NY S.215 | The Commissioner is tasked with ensuring that drinking water is readily accessible to all public employees in these buildings. This can be achieved through the installation of water jug dispensers or filtered water bottle filling stations. | NY Sen. Robert Jackson (D-NY-031) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S215 | |
| NY S.420 | Provides that it is deceptive to misrepresent that a product or package is recyclable unless it can be collected, separated or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program for reuse or use in manufacturing or assembling another item | NY Sen. John Liu (D-NY-016) | Out of Committee | Toxic Substances | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S420 | |
| NY S.597 | Mandates the Public Service Commission, in collaboration with the Comptroller, to conduct comprehensive audits of private water companies every three to five years. | NY Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D-NY-041) | Passed Original Chamber | Water Consumption | A.7366: Requires the public service commission and the department of environmental conservation to conduct audits of private water companies | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S597 |
| NY S.672A | Broadens the definition of "contaminant" to include hazardous waste, petroleum, certain chemicals, and PFAS substances, while redefining "contamination" as the presence of a contaminant in any environmental media. | NY Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D-NY-041) | Out of Committee | Toxic Substances | A.3091A: Relates to environmental restoration projects; repealer | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S672 |
| NY S.706 | Specifies that a reusable bag must be designed and manufactured for multiple uses and must meet certain material and durability standards. The bag can be made from cloth or other machine-washable fabrics, non-film washable materials, or hand or machine-washable cloth or fabric, including various types of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, nylon, or fabric blends. | NY Sen. Rachel May (D-NY-048) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | A.7759: Updates the definition of the term reusable bag | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S706 |
| NY S.771 | Expands coastal market assistance program in New York to include properties located within one mile of the shore, which includes salt-water oceans, sounds, bays, inlets, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, the Saint Lawrence River, the Hudson River, or the Niagara River, with the distance measured from mean high water. | NY Sen. Shelley Mayer (D-NY-037) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | A.425: Increases the number of properties eligible for the coastal market assistance program | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S771 |
| NY S.821 | Provides assessment relief for victims of local or major disasters in eligible municipalities. | NY Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-NY-035) | Enacted | Coastal Resiliency | A.416: Relates to assessment relief for victims of a local or major disaster | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S821 |
| NY S.824 | Establishes a $75 billion climate change adaptation cost recovery program. This program is designed to secure compensatory payments from fossil fuel companies based on their historical greenhouse gas emissions, with the aim of funding climate change adaptive infrastructure projects. | NY Sen. Liz Krueger (D-NY-028) | Enacted | Coastal Resiliency | A.1474: Relates to the climate change adaptation cost recovery program and requirements for climate change adaptive infrastructure projects | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S824 |
| NY S.854 | Establishes the Home Flooding Prevention and Mitigation Task Force within the New York Department of State, comprising 11 members appointed by various state officials and trade groups. The task force is tasked with studying the impact of coastal and inland waterway flooding on residential homes, focusing on aspects such as the monetary value of damage, the number of homes affected, the impact on flood insurance rates, and necessary changes in construction standards and building codes. | NY Sen. Pamela "Pam" Helming (R-NY-054) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S854 | |
| NY S.882 | Mandates that all eating utensils provided to individuals housed in state correctional facilities must be made solely from plastic or another composite material. | NY Sen. Patrick "Pat" Gallivan (R-NY-060) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S882 | |
| NY S.918 | Mandates lead testing for children participating in the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). | NY Sen. Rachel May (D-NY-048) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | A.7025: Relates to lead testing of children participating in the WIC program | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S918 |
| NY S.1069 | Prohibits the lease of state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas and oil production. | NY Sen. Jose Serrano (D-NY-029) | Passed Second Chamber | Toxic Substances | A.1179: Prohibits the lease of state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas and oil production | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1069 |
| NY S.1129 | Prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of docks, buoys, and floating structures made from expanded polystyrene foam, extruded polystyrene foam, or rigid polystyrene. | NY Sen. Rachel May (D-NY-048) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.9047: Prohibits the use of polystyrene foam docks, buoys and floating structures | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1129 |
| NY S.1211 | Enacts the "New York open water data act"; directs certain agencies, under the leadership of conveners, to identify and integrate key water data sets; provides duties and an annual plan for data to be researched and reported. | NY Sen. Rachel May (D-NY-048) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1211 | |
| NY S.1260 | Restricts the tinting of exempt bags in green or brown colors unless they are compostable plastic bags, as defined in the existing statute, section 27-2701. | NY Sen. Rachel May (D-NY-048) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.1189: Limits tinted green and brown to compostable plastic bags for the purposes of bag waste reduction | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1260 |
| NY S.1456 | Requires certain watercraft, aircrafts, and trains to use clean energy, including ensuring such vehicles are zero-emissions. | NY Sen. Brian Kavanagh (D-NY-027) | Out of Committee | Coastal Resiliency | A.1331: Requires certain watercraft, aircraft, and trains to be zero emissions; requires the study of certain clean energy sources; requires certain monetary incentives for clean energy vehicles | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1456 |
| NY S.1464 | Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan. | NY Sen. Pete Harckham (D-NY-040) | Passed Original Chamber | Toxic Substances | A.1749: Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1464 |
| NY S.1492 | Remove plastic carryout bags provided by restaurants, taverns, or similar food service establishments from the list of exempt bags under the existing law. | NY Sen. Patricia "Pat" Fahy (D-NY-046) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.6003: Relates to plastic carryout bags provided by restaurants | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1492 |
| NY S.1493 | Mitigate the impact of PFAS emissions from major polluting facilities, such as incinerators and manufacturing plants, which contribute to air and soil contamination. The law mandates the Department of Environmental Conservation to classify PFAS as a high toxicity air contaminant within ninety days of the law's effective date. | NY Sen. Patricia "Pat" Fahy (D-NY-046) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.4373: Relates to regulation of PFAS as a toxic air pollutant | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1493 |
| NY S.1706 | Mandates that all state agencies and offices in New York cease purchasing single-use plastic water bottles, with the objective of reducing plastic pollution and its associated environmental impacts. | NY Sen. Rachel May (D-NY-048) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1706 | |
| NY S.1730 | Ensures that all plastic trash bags sold by retailers in New York contain at least 30% recycled post-consumer material by weight. | NY Sen. Patricia "Pat" Fahy (D-NY-046) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.6020: Relates to the regulation of the sale of plastic trash bags | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1730 |
| NY S.1829 | Establishes the Office of Flooding Prevention and Mitigation within the executive department of New York State, aiming to address the increasing threat of flooding exacerbated by climate change. | NY Sen. Shelley Mayer (D-NY-037) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | A.133: Establishes the office of flooding prevention and mitigation | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1829 |
| NY S.1833A | The 'Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring and Prevention Act' amends New York's environmental conservation and state finance laws to establish a comprehensive statewide program for monitoring, evaluating, preventing, and mitigating harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the state's waters. The legislation mandates the creation of a centralized data clearinghouse and a public database to consolidate and analyze data on HABs, their causes, and intervention strategies, drawing on input from research institutions, government agencies, and community organizations. | NY Sen. Rachel May (D-NY-048) | Passed Original Chamber | Nutrient Management | A.5150A: Enacts the "harmful algal bloom monitoring and prevention act" | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1833 |
| NY S.2350 | Enhances the recycling of food service packaging in New York by establishing a sustainable funding mechanism to improve recycling infrastructure and reduce litter and marine debris. It introduces an advanced recycling fee of three-tenths of one cent per container on food service packaging at the first point of sale, with the revenue directed to a newly established Food Service Packaging Recycling Fund. | NY Sen. Kevin Parker (D-NY-021) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2350 | |
| NY S.2540 | Prohibits the manufacturing, distributing, and selling toys and child care products containing certain phthalates. Phthalates, chemicals used to enhance flexibility in plastics and bind fragrances in cosmetics, are identified as hormone disruptors with potential adverse health effects. | NY Sen. Zellnor Myrie (D-NY-020) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2540 | |
| NY S.3008C | The legislative text outlines a comprehensive budget bill for New York State for the fiscal year 2025-2026, addressing various sectors including transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation. The legislation emphasizes community involvement in environmental remediation and prioritizes cleanup efforts in disadvantaged communities. | Enacted | Water Consumption | A.3008C: Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development and environmental conservation budget for the 2025-2026 state fiscal year | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3008 | |
| NY S.3122 | Mandates the Department of Environmental Conservation to develop and implement rules and regulations by January 1, 2026, for approved shoreline resiliency projects that can be utilized by homeowners, businesses, farmers, and non-profits. Additionally, the legislation amends the tax law to provide a tax credit for expenditures on approved shoreline resiliency infrastructure improvements. | NY Sen. Robert "Rob" Ortt (R-NY-062) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3122 | |
| NY S.3205 | Prohibit the sale or offer for sale of any cosmetic or personal care products containing intentionally added PFAS substances. PFAS substances are defined as a class of fluorinated organic chemicals with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. The amendment specifically modifies section 37-0117 of the environmental conservation law, which previously addressed the prohibition of products containing 1,4-dioxane and mercury, to now include PFAS substances. | NY Sen. Liz Krueger (D-NY-028) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.1635: Prohibits the sale or offer for sale of any cosmetic product or personal care product containing PFAS substances | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3205 |
| NY S.3207A | Establishes maximum contaminant levels for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. Specifically, it mandates that the maximum contaminant level for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) should not exceed 4 parts per trillion (ppt). | NY Sen. Brian Kavanagh (D-NY-027) | Passed Original Chamber | Toxic Substances | A.8634: Establishes maximum contaminant levels and a hazard index in drinking water for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3207 |
| NY S.3465 | Relates to the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River flood prevention, response, recovery and mitigation task force; establishes reporting and public hearing requirements for the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River flood prevention, response, recovery and mitigation task force. | NY Sen. Pamela "Pam" Helming (R-NY-054) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3465 | |
| NY S.3590 | Creates a coordinated approach to address the adverse impacts of climate change by establishing an Office of Resilience within the executive branch. This office will be responsible for developing a Statewide Resilience Plan, coordinating with various state agencies, and ensuring public engagement. | NY Sen. Pete Harckham (D-NY-040) | Passed Original Chamber | Coastal Resiliency | A.8088A: Enacts the climate resilient New York act of 2025; establishes the office of resilience to assess and identify climate related threats | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3590 |
| NY S.3656 | Exempts inland lakes which are navigable waterways and have an area of 150 acres or more from wetlands designations, not including great lakes. | NY Sen. George Borrello (R-NY-057) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | A.4692: Exempts certain inland lakes from wetlands designations | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3656 |
| NY S.3659A | Mandates recall and regulation of class B firefighting foam and firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. | NY Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-NY-047) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.1053A: Relates to the recall of class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS; repealer | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3659 |
| NY S.3840 | Prohibits single-use plastic water bottle sales in state parks managed by the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. | NY Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-NY-047) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3840 | |
| NY S.3852A | Prohibits the sale or offering for sale of playground surfacing materials containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), or lead at levels established by the Department of Environmental Conservation. T | NY Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D-NY-041) | Passed Original Chamber | Toxic Substances | A.7594: Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or more than ninety parts per million of lead; and provides penalties for violations | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3852 |
| NY S.3904 | Prohibits the state, along with any governmental agency, political subdivision, or public benefit corporation, from purchasing or obtaining single-use plastic products. | NY Sen. Kevin Parker (D-NY-021) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.4409: Relates to enacting the environmentally conscious purchasing act | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3904 |
| NY S.3912 | Prohibits New York state agencies from purchasing single-use plastic products. | NY Sen. Pete Harckham (D-NY-040) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3912 | |
| NY S.3972 | Establishes two programs aimed at addressing the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water systems. The first program is a grant initiative designed to assist private well users with the installation of PFAS removal treatments. The second program is a rebate initiative for the maintenance of PFAS treatment equipment, offering rebates up to $1,500. | NY Sen. Pete Harckham (D-NY-040) | Out of Committee | Toxic Substances | A.216: Directs the department of environmental conservation to establish an installation grant program and a maintenance rebate program for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3972 |
| NY S.4059 | Reduces the use of single-use items by mandating that such items are only provided to customers upon explicit request. This includes items like condiment packs, utensils, and napkins, but excludes plastic beverage stirrers and splash sticks, as well as containers actively holding food or beverages. | NY Sen. Rachel May (D-NY-048) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.1692: Relates to prohibitions on single-use food service items | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4059 |
| NY S.4069A | Mandates municipalities conducting lead tests in residences must notify both property owners and tenants if a positive result is found. | NY Sen. Rachel May (D-NY-048) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | A.8203: Requires any municipality which conducts lead testing to provide certain notices to the owner and any tenants of a residence upon a positive test | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4069 |
| NY S.4405 | Establishes the public water justice act; prohibits sale of waters of the state unless otherwise specifically authorized; establishes a public water justice fund for royalties and fees collected from persons or entities authorized to sell waters of the state. | NY Sen. Rachel May (D-NY-048) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4405 | |
| NY S.4444 | Authorizes the legislative commission on the development of rural resources to study the effectiveness of pond and lake management programs; provides for the comprehensive control and mitigation of harmful algal blooms in both marine and fresh water; provides for emergency response to water contaminations by algal bloom or hypoxia. | NY Sen. Daniel "Dan" Stec (R-NY-045) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | A.2025: Authorizes the legislative commission on the development of rural resources to study the effectiveness of pond and lake management programs | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4444 |
| NY S.4533 | Restructures and expands the Water Resources Planning Council. The council will now consist of seventeen voting members and eight non-voting members, with the voting members including various state commissioners and appointees by the governor, who must have expertise in water resources planning, environmental science, and environmental justice. The council's duties include making recommendations for the management and oversight of the state's water resources, ensuring equitable distribution and access to safe drinking water, and considering environmental justice in decision-making processes. | NY Sen. James Skoufis (D-NY-042) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4533 | |
| NY S.4574 | Mandates that industrial dischargers and Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) applying for or renewing State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permits must conduct PFAS monitoring and disclose the results. This requirement extends to industrial users introducing wastewater into POTWs. | NY Sen. Rachel May (D-NY-048) | Passed Second Chamber | Toxic Substances | A.5832B: Enacts the "PFAS discharge disclosure act" | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4574 |
| NY S.4827 | Mandates the Canal Corporation, in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Conservation, to develop a comprehensive chart by June 30, 2027, that identifies, maps, and models normal and flood water flows in the Oswego and Mohawk River Basins in New York. This initiative aims to enhance understanding and management of these watersheds, which include all rivers, streams, creeks, lakes, reservoirs, and surrounding land areas that drain into Lake Ontario via the Oswego River and into the Hudson River via the Mohawk River. | NY Sen. Christopher Ryan (D-NY-050) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4827 | |
| NY S.5062 | Creates extender producer responsibility program for packaging and paper products | NY Sen. Monica Martinez (D-NY-004) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.6191: Relates to producer responsibility | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5062 |
| NY S.5498 | Outlines a pilot project aimed at advancing New York's climate goals by developing offshore wind energy in Lake Erie, in alignment with the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). | NY Sen. Pete Harckham (D-NY-040) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5498 | |
| NY S.5730 | Creates the Water Resiliency Projects Fund. This special fund, managed jointly by the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance, is designed to support projects focused on flood mitigation, stormwater mitigation, and other water-related resiliency efforts. | NY Sen. Pete Harckham (D-NY-040) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | A.7104: Establishes the water resiliency projects fund; appropriation | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5730 |
| NY S.5759C | Establishes a five-year moratorium on the sale, distribution, and land application of biosolids and products containing biosolids, such as compost and fertilizers, derived from publicly or privately owned wastewater treatment facilities. | NY Sen. Pete Harckham (D-NY-040) | Passed Original Chamber | Toxic Substances | A.6192D: Establishes a moratorium on the sale and use of biosolids | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5759 |
| NY S.5865 | Prohibits the purchase of single-use plastic bottles by the state, any governmental agency, political subdivision, or public benefit corporation. | NY Sen. Andrew Gounardes (D-NY-026) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.2077: Prohibits the purchase of single-use plastic bottles by the state and any governmental entity or political subdivision or public benefit corporation thereof | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5865 |
| NY S.6071 | Creates "Pennies for Parks," which aims to provide dedicated funding for capital projects in state parks, historic sites, and city parks in New York. The program is funded through a five-cent fee imposed on each single-use plastic carryout bag distributed by retailers in New York. | NY Sen. Kevin Parker (D-NY-021) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6071 | |
| NY S.6099 | Establishes tax credits for homeowners and businesses that invest in green infrastructure. The primary objective is to incentivize the construction of environmentally friendly infrastructure by offering a tax credit covering up to 50% of the construction costs, with a cap of $10,000 for both homeowners and businesses. | NY Sen. Kevin Parker (D-NY-021) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6099 | |
| NY S.6174 | Establishes a comprehensive framework to prevent childhood lead poisoning and ensure safe housing in New York State by focusing on lead hazard control, public awareness, and resource provision for lead hazard reduction | NY Sen. Kevin Parker (D-NY-021) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6174 | |
| NY S.6371 | Distinguishes advanced recycling processes from traditional waste management and recycling methods. | NY Sen. Jeremy Cooney (D-NY-056) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.4981: Relates to advanced recycling and advanced recycling facilities | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6371 |
| NY S.6394A | The New York State Sustainable Data Centers Act establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the energy and environmental impacts of data centers in New York. The legislation amends the public service law, public authorities law, and energy law to require data centers with an energy usage capacity of five megawatts or more to submit detailed disclosure reports on energy and water consumption, emissions, and workforce demographics at least 180 days before construction. | NY Sen. Kristen Gonzalez (D-NY-059) | Out of Committee | Water Consumption | A.9086A: Relates to the regulation of energy consumption by data centers | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6394 |
| NY S.6409 | Mandates the inclusion of detailed measurements and analyses of climate change impacts, such as changes in surface air temperature, atmospheric chemistry, extreme precipitation, drought risk, and sea level, for all aspects of a proposed action in an environmental impact assessment. Additionally, | NY Sen. Robert Jackson (D-NY-031) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6409 | |
| NY S.6892 | Mandates the replacement of all lead service lines in public water systems by November 1, 2037. | NY Sen. Gustavo Rivera (D-NY-033) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | A.7878: Enacts the lead pipe replacement act | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6892 |
| NY S.6907 | Mandates that store operators establish recycling programs for plastic bags and film plastic, with specific requirements for collection bins and recycling processes. It also outlines responsibilities for manufacturers, including labeling requirements for compostable bags. | NY Sen. Pete Harckham (D-NY-040) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6907 | |
| NY S.6917 | Emphasizes the reduction of toxic chemicals in state procurement, encouraging the use of sustainable commodities, services, and technologies. It mandates state agencies to prioritize products with recycled content, reduce waste, and enhance energy efficiency. | NY Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-NY-047) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6917 | |
| NY S.6931A | Requires state agencies and certain public authorities, including the State University of New York and the City University of New York, to develop and implement waste diversion plans. These plans must outline strategies to reduce waste disposal by 10% every five years, using fiscal year 2018-2019 as a baseline, until a total reduction of 75% is achieved. | NY Sen. Pete Harckham (D-NY-040) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.8160A: Directs state agencies to adopt a waste diversion plan | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6931 |
| NY S.6976A | Establishes the New York Road Salt Reduction Council and the New York Road Salt Reduction Advisory Committee. The purpose of these bodies is to address the environmental and public health impacts of road salt use, as highlighted by the Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force. | NY Sen. Pete Harckham (D-NY-040) | Passed Original Chamber | Nutrient Management | A.4481A: Establishes the New York road salt reduction council and the New York road salt reduction advisory committee | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6976 |
| NY S.7238A | The Environmental Facilities Corporation is tasked with revising the criteria for lead pipe replacement approval, which will consider factors such as the cost burden of replacement per service line, the incidence of childhood lead poisoning, the degree of action level exceedance, and the water system's commitment to funding the full replacement costs. | NY Sen. April Baskin (D-NY-063) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | A.7990A: Relates to the criteria for financing certain lead service line and pipe replacements | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7238 |
| NY S.7391 | Requires the Department of Financial Services to publish an annual notice in local newspapers serving communities bordering Lake Ontario tol provide information about flood insurance, highlighting that standard homeowners or tenants insurance policies do not cover flood damages. | NY Sen. Mark Walczyk (R-NY-049) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7391 | |
| NY S.7722A | This bill amends New York's Environmental Conservation Law regarding the management and redemption of returnable beverage containers, commonly known as the 'bottle bill.' Key changes include expanding the definition of 'beverage' to cover noncarbonated drinks (excluding certain categories like dairy-based beverages, infant formula, and meal replacements) and specifying that only polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles up to three liters are included. The bill introduces a new definition for 'commingling,' allowing redemption centers to sort containers by size and material rather than by brand, provided there is an approved commingling agreement. | NY Sen. Christopher Ryan (D-NY-050) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.8391: Relates to returnable beverage containers; repealer | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7722 |
| NY S.7839A | Prohibits the sale or offering for sale of medical adhesives and bandages containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in New York State after December 31, 2026. | NY Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D-NY-041) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.1430B: Prohibits the sale of medical adhesives and bandages containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7839 |
| NY S.8001 | Authorizes the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation to provide grants and loans to non-public entities for water quality projects specifically targeting the removal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from public water systems. These systems are defined as those providing water for human consumption through constructed conveyances, including various types of community and noncommunity water systems as per the New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations. | NY Sen. Leroy Comrie (D-NY-014) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.3722: Authorizes the New York state environmental facilities corporation to award grants and loans to non-public entities for certain water quality projects | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8001 |
| NY S.8486 | Drinking Water Protection Act to authorize water suppliers to draft watershed rules and reuglations | NY Sen. Rachel May (D-NY-048) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | A.9069: Enacts the drinking water protection act | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8486 |
| NY S.8536 | Prohibits electric and gas corporations, as well as utilities, from increasing charges or passing along costs to general ratepayers as a result of capital expenditures or maintenance costs incurred due to the construction or operation of data centers or semiconductor fabrication plants. | NY Sen. Leroy Comrie (D-NY-014) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | A.9064: Prohibits electric corporations and gas corporations from increasing charges due to the building or operation of a data center | http://nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8536 |
| OH H.B.118 | Enhances the regulation of lead hazards in residential units, child care facilities, and schools. The legislation mandates that any county, township, or municipal corporation requiring lead safety certification for rental registration must issue or deny such certification within 30 days of application receipt, with a 180-day window for resubmission following a denial. | OH Rep. Jim Thomas (R-OH-049), OH Rep. Steve Demetriou (R-OH-035) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb118 | |
| OH H.B.272 | Prohibits the use of certain food dyes and additives, restricts the release of substances into the atmosphere for weather modification, and bans intentionally added PFAS in various products. It revises the law governing fluoride in public water systems, allowing but not mandating the addition of fluoride. The bill sets specific timelines for the prohibition of products containing PFAS, with initial bans starting in 2027 and extending to a complete ban by 2032 unless deemed unavoidable by the Director of Environmental Protection. | OH Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-OH-090), OH Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-OH-079) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb272 | |
| OH H.B.307 | Create a dedicated Lead Service Line Replacement Program under the direction of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The legislation requires the EPA to adopt rules within one year to set standards and procedures for the program, including mandatory identification and removal of all lead service lines by public water systems within fifteen years, submission and annual updating of lead service line replacement plans, and prioritization of replacements. | OH Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-OH-001), OH Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-OH-079) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb307 | |
| OH H.B.392 | Restricts state agencies and political subdivisions from enacting or enforcing laws or regulations that limit the lawful use, development, deployment, or possession of computational resources”including hardware, software, artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and related technologies unless such restrictions are narrowly tailored to serve a compelling governmental interest. | OH Rep. Steve Demetriou (R-OH-035), OH Rep. Tex Fischer (R-OH-059) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb392 | |
| OH H.B.399 | Prohibits the issuance of permits, leases, or any other authorizations by the Director of Natural Resources or any state authority for the extraction of oil or natural gas from beneath Lake Erie or any state park | OH Rep. Tristan Rader (D-OH-013), OH Rep. Christine Cockley (D-OH-006) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb399 | |
| OH H.B.497 | Empowers counties to adopt local residential building regulations and participate in the national flood insurance program, with specific procedures for reviewing the effects of proposed new construction on existing drainage systems. It also allows for the adoption of rules to manage soil erosion and sediment control, with provisions for public hearings and enforcement measures. | OH Rep. Roy Klopfenstein (R-OH-082), OH Rep. Brian Stewart (R-OH-012) | Enacted | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/hb497 | |
| OH S.B.43 | Counties with specific population criteria or geographical features, such as proximity to Lake Erie, may levy additional taxes for purposes like financing lakeshore improvements or supporting tourism development districts. | OH Sen. George Lang (R-OH-004), OH Sen. Sandra "Sandy" O'Brien (R-OH-032) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb43 | |
| ON Bill 37 | An Act to proclaim Flooding Awareness Week and to promote public awareness of flooding issues | MPP Mary-Margaret McMahon | First Reading | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-44/session-1/bill-37 | |
| PA H.B.522 | An Act authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of General Services to lease certain submerged lands within Erie County and associated wind, water and solar resources for the assessment, development, construction and operation of utility scale offshore wind, solar or kinetic energy generation facilities; providing for collection of certain lease and royalty payments; establishing the Lake Erie Large-Scale Energy System Development Fund; and providing for distributions and transfers from the fund. | PA Rep. Robert "Bob" Merski (D-PA-002) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb522 | |
| PA H.B.1035 | Expands the definition of 'advanced recycling' to include processes for converting post-use polymers and waste tires into various products such as fuels, oils, and other materials. | PA Rep. Bud Cook (R-PA-050) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1035 | |
| PA H.B.1116 | Mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a comprehensive study on the presence of PFAS chemicals in biosolids used within the state. The study will involve testing PFAS concentrations in biosolids applied to farmland, comparing these levels with those in areas without biosolid application, and analyzing potential contamination pathways to the human food supply. The bill also requires an examination of testing and treatment methods for PFAS in biosolids and a review of other states' regulations on the matter. | PA Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-PA-120) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1116 | |
| PA H.B.1261 | Prohibits, with certain exceptions, the manufacture, sale, distribution, and use of Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals in Pennsylvania, effective July 1, 2026 for manufacturers and January 1, 2027 for users, except where federal law requires PFAS or at exempt facilities such as airports and chemical plants. | PA Rep. Brian Munroe (D-PA-144) | Passed Original Chamber | Toxic Substances | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1261 | |
| PA H.B.1270 | Mandates that health care practitioners, rather than providers, offer blood lead testing to children before they reach nine months of age, with specific guidelines for those enrolled in government programs. It also requires practitioners to evaluate risk factors for lead exposure and notify parents or guardians if a child is at higher risk. If a child has not been tested by nine months, testing should occur before 24 months, and if not by then, between 24 and 72 months. The bill emphasizes obtaining written consent from parents or guardians before testing and mandates confirmatory testing if initial results show elevated lead levels. For pregnant women, practitioners must assess lead exposure risk and conduct testing if any risk factor is identified. | PA Rep. Shelby Labs (R-PA-143) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1270 | |
| PA H.B.1547 | Prohibits retail establishments in Pennsylvania from providing single-use plastic bags or non-recycled paper bags to customers, either in-store or through delivery. | PA Rep. Maureen Madden (D-PA-115) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1547 | |
| PA H.B.1834 | Data Center Act, prohibits utilities from passing on costs related to data centers to ratepayers | PA Rep. Robert "Rob" Matzie (D-PA-016) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1834 | |
| PA H.B.1878 | Defines managed native conservation landscaping as the intentional and maintained planting of native plants, such as rain gardens and pollinator meadows, that contribute to water quality, stormwater management, and support for native pollinators and wildlife. | PA Rep. Justin Fleming (D-PA-105) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1878 | |
| PA H.B.1886 | Defines alternatives to single-use plastic bags. The legislation defines key terms such as 'compliant bag,' which includes paper bags that are 100% recyclable, contain at least 40% postconsumer recycled material, are compostable, and display 'recyclable' or 'reusable' labeling, as well as durable, washable, and reusable bags. | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1886 | ||
| PA H.B.1895 | Establishes Agriculture Innovation Grant Program; The grants are intended to support a range of innovative activities, such as improving energy efficiency, water quality, production processes, biosecurity, and the adoption of new technologies, including those related to cybersecurity and data analytics. | PA Rep. Marci Mustello (R-PA-011) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1895 | |
| PA H.B.1924 | Enhances the oversight and transparency of electricity demand forecasting in Pennsylvania. The bill responds to projected significant growth in electricity demand within the PJM Interconnection region, driven by factors such as data centers and electrification of vehicles and buildings. | PA Rep. Danilo Burgos (D-PA-197) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1924 | |
| PA H.B.1931 | The Extreme Weather Recovery Act establishes a legal framework allowing individuals, businesses, and associations harmed by climate disasters or extreme weather events attributable to climate change to seek civil damages from responsible parties, specifically large fossil fuel entities. | PA Rep. Joe Webster (D-PA-150) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1931 | |
| PA H.B.1954 | The Public Water Protection and Fair Utility Transition Act establishes a temporary 12-month moratorium on the privatization of publicly owned water and wastewater systems within the Commonwealth. | PA Rep. Danilo Burgos (D-PA-197) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1954 | |
| PA H.R.53 | A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study regarding the feasibility and potential benefits of the development of offshore hydropower, solar and wind renewable energy generation systems on Lake Erie. | PA Rep. Robert "Bob" Merski (D-PA-002) | Out of Committee | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr53 | |
| PA H.B.522 | Outlines a framework for the leasing and development of submerged lands in Lake Erie, Pennsylvania, for large-scale energy systems, including wind, water, and solar resources. The Department of Environmental Protection is authorized to lease submerged lands ranging from 25 to 10,000 contiguous acres, with the aim of developing energy systems that exceed five megawatts. | PA Rep. Robert "Bob" Merski (D-PA-002) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb522 | |
| PA H.B.659 | Establishes a comprehensive framework for managing water resources in Pennsylvania, with a focus on storm water and integrated water resources management. It aims to address current inadequacies in storm water management and integrate various programs to protect public health, safety, and the environment. Counties are mandated to develop comprehensive storm water management plans based on watershed boundaries, incorporating public participation and requiring updates every five years. The legislation allows for the creation of water resources management authorities to oversee plan implementation and introduces the Integrated Water Resources Management Account to fund these initiatives, with specific allocations for grants and reimbursements to counties and municipalities. It modifies existing laws, such as the Storm Water Management Act, by adding requirements for integrated planning and management of water resources. The legislation sets a timeline for counties to prepare or update their storm water management plans within five years of the act's effective date, with possible extensions if funding is unavailable. Municipalities must adopt ordinances consistent with these plans within 18 months of their approval. The Department of Environmental Protection is tasked with coordinating water resource management, developing guidelines, and approving or disapproving plans. The legislation includes mechanisms for enforcement and compliance, such as administrative remedies and actions in mandamus to compel counties and municipalities to fulfill their obligations. Key objectives include preventing increased flood stages in streams, controlling storm water runoff, improving groundwater recharge, and supporting sustainable water management. The legislation also establishes water resources management corridors to protect critical areas and requires counties and municipalities to adopt or amend ordinances to regulate development in line with approved plans. Infrastructure improvements are to be implemented by municipalities or counties, with provisions for county assumption of responsibilities if requested by municipalities. The legislation provides for the creation or expansion of water resources management authorities, which can assume responsibility for storm water and integrated water resources management. Funding mechanisms include grants covering up to 75% of allowable costs, with provisions for additional state support if necessary. The act also outlines procedures for entry upon land for surveys and inspections, preservation of existing rights and remedies, and civil remedies for violations. The legislation repeals certain sections of the Storm Water Management Act and takes effect 60 days after enactment. | PA Rep. Joe Webster (D-PA-150) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb659 | |
| PA H.B.675 | Starting January 1, 2028, the distribution, manufacture, sale, or production of such PFAS-containing firefighting equipment in Pennsylvania is prohibited unless the State Fire Commissioner determines that the use of PFAS chemicals is unavoidable and issues guidance accordingly. | PA Rep. Patrick "Pat" Harkins (D-PA-001) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb675 | |
| PA H.B.705 | Mandates the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to coordinate with electric distribution companies to prepare for the necessary grid capacity and resilience. Within 180 days of the section's effective date, the Commission is required to issue guidelines for infrastructure development plans that address grid security, resilience, and reliability, including the establishment of a secure grid network, electrification of critical public infrastructure, deployment of grid modernization technologies, and ensuring non-discriminatory implementation of development plans. | PA Rep. Joe Webster (D-PA-150) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb705 | |
| PA H.B.916 | Mandates that healthcare providers ensure children receive at least one blood lead test by 24 months of age or between 24 and 72 months if not previously tested. If elevated blood lead levels are detected, a confirmatory test must be conducted within 12 weeks. Pregnant women are also required to receive at least one blood lead test as part of prenatal care. | PA Rep. Jose Giral (D-PA-180) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb916 | |
| PA S.B.804 | Prohibits certain chemicals in medical devices. The bill specifically targets di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and other ortho-phthalates, which are commonly used as plasticizers in medical devices such as intravenous (IV) solution containers and tubing. | PA Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-PA-018) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb804 | |
| PA S.B.850 | Requires blood lead testing for all children in Pennsylvania by two years of age, with provisions for testing up to 72 months if not previously tested. It introduces a new definition for 'cost-sharing' and explicitly prohibits cost-sharing (including deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments) for blood lead tests covered by health insurance policies or government programs, ensuring these tests are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to families. | PA Sen. Lisa Baker (R-PA-020) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb850 | |
| PA S.B.856 | Establishes a comprehensive framework for the collection, recycling, and management of covered electronic devices (CEDs) in Pennsylvania. The Act introduces an eco-fee, not to exceed $10 per device, to be charged at the point of sale for new CEDs, with retailers required to remit these fees to a designated nonprofit Clearinghouse. T | PA Sen. Amanda Cappelletti (D-PA-017) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb856 | |
| PA S.B.939 | Establishes a comprehensive regulatory and facilitative framework for the development and oversight of high impact data centers, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies in Pennsylvania. The Act creates the Office of Transformation and Opportunity within the Governor's Office, tasked with coordinating economic development projects, expediting interagency cooperation, and serving as a central point for project management and permitting. | PA Sen. Greg Rothman (R-PA-034) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb939 | |
| PA S.B.980 | Prohibits, with certain exceptions, the manufacture, sale, distribution, and use of Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals in Pennsylvania, effective July 1, 2026 for manufacturers and January 1, 2027 for users, except where federal law requires PFAS or at exempt facilities such as airports and chemical plants | PA Sen. Gene Yaw (R-PA-023) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb980 | |
| PA S.B.991 | Data Center Siting and Permitting Act, establishes a framework for the expedited siting and permitting of data centers in Pennsylvania. The legislation requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in consultation with the Governor's Office and other relevant state agencies, to identify and publicly list at least 15 suitable sites for data centers within 90 days of the act's effective date, with at least five of these sites located on decommissioned or soon-to-be decommissioned power generation facilities. | PA Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-PA-046) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb991 | |
| QC Bill 16 | Creates a national land use planning policy, expands municipal powers when it comes to water supply and disaster prevention | Government | Enacted | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/travaux-parlementaires/projets-loi/projet-loi-16-43-1.html | |
| QC Bill 20 | Creates the Blue Fund for the protection, restoration, development and management of water. Regulates water withdrawal, allows prohibition of water withdrawals for products in single-use plastics, increases fees for withdrawal | Government | Enacted | Water Consumption | https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/travaux-parlementaires/projets-loi/projet-loi-20-43-1.html | |
| QC Bill 50 | Outlines disaster resilience and response responsibilities and planning, focusing on local responsibility and regional planning, mandates regional disaster resilience plan and emergency preparedness plan adoption. Also mandates establishing a national disaster resilience plan and a disaster response plan for the province. | Government, Minister of Public Security | Enacted | Coastal Resiliency | https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/travaux-parlementaires/projets-loi/projet-loi-50-43-1.html | |
| QC Bill 193 | Amends the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms to add the right of every person to live in a healthful environment | MNA Désirée McGraw | Sitting Held | General | https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/travaux-parlementaires/projets-loi/projet-loi-193-43-1.html | |
| QC Bill 597 | Allows citizen initiatives to be taken up at the Environmental Public Hearings Office | MNA Alejandra Zaga Mendez | Sitting Held | General | https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/travaux-parlementaires/projets-loi/projet-loi-597-43-1.html | |
| QC Bill 995 | Establishes a framework to regulate the detection, monitoring, and control of PFAS | MNA Virginie Dufour | Sitting Held | Toxic Substances | https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/travaux-parlementaires/projets-loi/projet-loi-995-43-1.html | |
| WI A.B.130 | Exempt certain individuals and entities that have spread biosolids or wastewater residuals from enforcement actions under the spills law, provided they allow the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to remediate the contaminated land at the department's expense. | WI Rep. Jeffrey "Jeff" Mursau (R-WI-036), WI Rep. Rob Swearingen (R-WI-034), WI Rep. David Steffen (R-WI-004), WI Rep. Todd Novak (R-WI-051), WI Rep. David "Dave" Murphy (R-WI-056), WI Rep. John Spiros (R-WI-086), WI Rep. Ron Tusler (R-WI-003), WI Rep. Rick Gundrum (R-WI-058), WI Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-WI-087), WI Rep. David "Dave" Armstrong (R-WI-067), WI Rep. Elijah Behnke (R-WI-006), WI Rep. Daniel "Dan" Knodl (R-WI-024), WI Rep. Dave Maxey (R-WI-083), WI Rep. Chanz Green (R-WI-074), WI Rep. Jerry O'Connor (R-WI-060), WI Rep. Duke Tucker (R-WI-075), WI Rep. Benjamin Franklin (R-WI-088) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.B.127: Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE) | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab130 |
| WI A.B.131 | The legislation establishes a comprehensive framework to address the presence and impact of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through a series of programs and regulatory changes. It mandates the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to create a municipal PFAS grant program, providing financial assistance for testing and remediation efforts related to PFAS contamination. | WI Rep. David Steffen (R-WI-004), WI Rep. Jeffrey "Jeff" Mursau (R-WI-036), WI Rep. Rob Swearingen (R-WI-034), WI Rep. Todd Novak (R-WI-051), WI Rep. John Spiros (R-WI-086), WI Rep. Ron Tusler (R-WI-003), WI Rep. Benjamin Franklin (R-WI-088), WI Rep. Rick Gundrum (R-WI-058), WI Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-WI-087), WI Rep. David "Dave" Armstrong (R-WI-067), WI Rep. Elijah Behnke (R-WI-006), WI Rep. Daniel "Dan" Knodl (R-WI-024), WI Rep. Dave Maxey (R-WI-083), WI Rep. Chanz Green (R-WI-074), WI Rep. Jerry O'Connor (R-WI-060), WI Rep. Duke Tucker (R-WI-075) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | S.B.128: Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS. | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab131 |
| WI A.B.140 | Creates a specific exception for tax incremental financing (TIF) districts that contain qualified data centers. Under the new provision, if all project costs within a TIF district are related to a certified data center, the district is exempt from the standard 12 percent limit on the equalized value of taxable property that typically applies to the creation or amendment of TIF districts. This exception is limited to Tax Incremental District Number 5 in Port Washington (if created before January 1, 2028) and Tax Incremental District Number 10 in Beaver Dam. | WI Rep. Jerry O'Connor (R-WI-060), WI Rep. David "Dave" Armstrong (R-WI-067), WI Rep. Robert "Rob" Brooks (R-WI-059), WI Rep. Paul Melotik (R-WI-022) | Enacted | Water Consumption | S.B.122: Relating to: limitations on the total value of taxable property that may be included in a tax incremental financing district created in the city of Port Washington. (FE) | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab140 |
| WI A.B.209 | Creates of two revolving loan programs: a hazard mitigation revolving loan program and a Great Lakes erosion control revolving loan program. | WI Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk (R-WI-098), WI Rep. Jeffrey "Jeff" Mursau (R-WI-036), WI Rep. Shannon Zimmerman (R-WI-030), WI Rep. William Penterman (R-WI-038), WI Rep. Daniel "Dan" Knodl (R-WI-024) | Introduced or Prefiled | Coastal Resiliency | S.B.207: Relating to: creating a hazard mitigation revolving loan program, creating a Great Lakes erosion control revolving loan program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE) | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab209 |
| WI A.B.228 | Creates an exemption for tax incremental districts (TIDs) that contain qualified data centers from the 12 percent equalized value limit. Under current law, the total value of new or amended TIDs plus the value increment of all existing TIDs in a city or village cannot exceed 12 percent of the total equalized value of taxable property in that area. However, this bill stipulates that if all project costs within a TID are related to a qualified data center, this 12 percent rule does not apply. The bill also ensures that any project plan for such a data center district cannot be amended to include costs unrelated to the data center. This legislative change aims to facilitate the development of data centers by providing more flexible financial conditions for their establishment and operation. | WI Rep. Mark Born (R-WI-037), WI Rep. Rob Kreibich (R-WI-028), WI Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk (R-WI-098), WI Rep. Jerry O'Connor (R-WI-060), WI Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-WI-032), WI Rep. Paul Melotik (R-WI-022), WI Rep. Robert "Rob" Brooks (R-WI-059), WI Rep. Benjamin Franklin (R-WI-088), WI Rep. David Steffen (R-WI-004), WI Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-WI-087), WI Rep. Patrick "Pat" Snyder (R-WI-085), WI Rep. Daniel "Dan" Knodl (R-WI-024), WI Rep. Chanz Green (R-WI-074) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | S.B.241: Relating to: tax incremental financing districts containing qualified data centers. (FE) | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab228 |
| WI A.B.245 | Amends the definition of a qualified data center to include buildings that house individual or networked server computers, allowing for the centralization of data processing and offering opportunities for renting or owning space and resources. It also specifies that buildings used for cryptocurrency creation and related processes are not eligible for the tax exemption. | WI Rep. Robert "Bob" Wittke (R-WI-063), WI Rep. Shannon Zimmerman (R-WI-030), WI Rep. Patrick "Pat" Snyder (R-WI-085), WI Rep. Daniel "Dan" Knodl (R-WI-024), WI Rep. Nate "Gus" Gustafson (R-WI-055), WI Rep. Jerry O'Connor (R-WI-060), WI Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk (R-WI-098), WI Rep. David "Dave" Armstrong (R-WI-067), WI Rep. Rob Kreibich (R-WI-028) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | S.B.244: Relating to: modifying the sales and use tax exemption for qualified data centers. (FE) | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab245 |
| WI A.B.310 | Establishes a nutrient loss reduction grant program administered by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The program provides financial assistance to farmers for three main activities: purchasing enhanced efficiency fertilizer products, implementing variable rate technology for soil testing and fertilizer application, and preparing nutrient management plans to reduce nutrient loss. | WI Rep. Todd Novak (R-WI-051), WI Rep. Chuck Wichgers (R-WI-084), WI Rep. Barbara Dittrich (R-WI-099), WI Rep. William Penterman (R-WI-038), WI Rep. Travis Tranel (R-WI-049), WI Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-WI-001) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | S.B.326: Relating to: creating a nutrient loss reduction grant program. (FE) | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab310 |
| WI S.B.45 | Establishes forgivable loans for private users of public water systems to replace lead service lines and introduces winter road safety improvement grants for municipalities. The bill also addresses contaminated wells and private water supplies, setting standards for arsenic and nitrate nitrogen levels, and provides for negotiations for alternate water sources due to PFAS contamination. It mandates testing and reporting of PFAS in sewage sludge and establishes rules for stormwater pond safety. The bill also introduces the Revitalize Wisconsin program to support brownfield redevelopment and PFAS community grant programs to assist municipalities in addressing PFAS contamination. It requires financial responsibility for PFAS contamination and addresses transportation and disposal of PFAS with a focus on environmental justice. provisions for commercial vessel fees related to the federal Vessel Incidental Discharge Act and establishes a framework for the implementation and enforcement of these provisions. | Enacted | Toxic Substances | A.B.50: Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE) | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb45 | |
| WI S.B.127 | Exempt certain individuals and entities that have spread biosolids or wastewater residuals contaminated by PFAS from the enforcement actions typically required under the spills law, provided they allow the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to remediate the contaminated land at the department's expense. | WI Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-WI-019), WI Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-WI-029), WI Sen. Steve Nass (R-WI-011), WI Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-WI-012), WI Sen. Eric Wimberger (R-WI-002) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.B.130: Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE) | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb127 |
| WI S.B.128 | Mandates the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to create a municipal PFAS grant program, providing financial assistance for PFAS testing and remediation efforts across municipal water systems, nonmunicipal entities, and privately owned landfills. Grants are also available for municipalities to manage PFAS contamination in biosolids and leachate, with a stipulation for matching funds in certain cases. An innocent landowner grant program is introduced, offering financial relief to entities inadvertently affected by PFAS contamination, capped at $250,000 per eligible recipient, with a potential requirement for a 5% matching fund. The legislation modifies existing statutes, such as the spills law, to exempt certain grant-eligible entities from liability, provided they allow DNR to remediate the land. It restricts DNR from impeding construction projects due to PFAS unless specific risks are identified. The bill requires DNR to enhance PFAS testing activities, including a pilot project for portable water treatment systems and increased support for testing laboratories. It mandates studies on PFAS treatment and disposal methods, migration patterns into the Bay of Green Bay, the Wisconsin River, and the Mississippi River, and the creation of a comprehensive, interactive PFAS data map. The University of Wisconsin-Madison division of extension is tasked with providing the map and reports on these studies to relevant committees within two years. The DNR must report its expenditures and progress biannually for three years. The legislation amends the Clean Water Fund Program and Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to prioritize projects addressing PFAS contamination and allows public utilities to use revenue for PFAS source reduction measures. Additionally, the DNR is required to survey fire departments regarding PFAS-containing firefighting foam and facilitate its collection. The bill includes provisions for well compensation grants and establishes timelines for DNR's increased testing activities during the 2025-27 fiscal biennium. The act takes effect the day after publication, with specific provisions for administrative rules. | WI Sen. Eric Wimberger (R-WI-002), WI Sen. Steve Nass (R-WI-011), WI Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-WI-029), WI Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-WI-012), WI Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-WI-019) | Introduced or Prefiled | Toxic Substances | A.B.131: Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS. | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb128 |
| WI S.B.207 | Proposes the creation of two revolving loan programs: a hazard mitigation revolving loan program and a Great Lakes erosion control revolving loan program. | WI Sen. Andre Jacque (R-WI-001) | Out of Committee | Coastal Resiliency | A.B.209: Relating to: creating a hazard mitigation revolving loan program, creating a Great Lakes erosion control revolving loan program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE) | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb207 |
| WI S.B.241 | Proposes an amendment to the statutes concerning tax incremental financing districts (TIDs) that include qualified data centers. Under current law, the total equalized value of taxable property in a new or amended TID, plus the value increment of all existing TIDs in a city or village, cannot exceed 12 percent of the total equalized value of taxable property in that city or village. | WI Sen. John Jagler (R-WI-013), WI Sen. Dan Feyen (R-WI-020) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | A.B.228: Relating to: tax incremental financing districts containing qualified data centers. (FE) | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb241 |
| WI S.B.244 | Proposes modifications to the sales and use tax exemption for qualified data centers in Wisconsin. The bill amends the definition of a qualified data center to include buildings that house individual or networked server computers, allowing for the centralization of data processing and offering opportunities for owners, operators, or tenants to rent or own space and utilities. It also specifies that buildings used for cryptocurrency creation and blockchain verification are not eligible for the tax exemption. | WI Sen. Romaine Quinn (R-WI-025), WI Sen. Julian Bradley (R-WI-028) | Introduced or Prefiled | Water Consumption | A.B.245: Relating to: modifying the sales and use tax exemption for qualified data centers. (FE) | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb244 |
| WI S.B.326 | Establishes a nutrient loss reduction grant program administered by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The program provides financial assistance to farmers for three main activities: purchasing enhanced efficiency fertilizer products, implementing variable rate technology for soil testing and fertilizer application, and preparing nutrient management plans to reduce nutrient loss. | WI Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-WI-019) | Introduced or Prefiled | Nutrient Management | A.B.310: Relating to: creating a nutrient loss reduction grant program. (FE) | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb326 |
| WI S.J.R.83 | Senate Joint Resolution 83, introduced in the Wisconsin Legislature for the 2025-2026 session, commemorates the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on November 10, 1975. | WI Sen. Melissa Ratcliff (D-WI-016), WI Sen. Robert "Bob" Wirch (D-WI-022), WI Sen. Chris Larson (D-WI-007), WI Sen. Tim Carpenter (D-WI-003), WI Sen. Andre Jacque (R-WI-001), WI Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-WI-015), WI Sen. Bradley "Brad" Pfaff (D-WI-032), WI Sen. Jeff Smith (D-WI-031), WI Sen. James "Jamie" Wall (D-WI-030), WI Sen. Kelda Roys (D-WI-026), WI Sen. Dianne Hesselbein (D-WI-027), WI Sen. Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-WI-018) | Passed Original Chamber | General | A.J.R.88: Relating to: recognizing November 10, 2025, as the 50th anniversary of the tragic loss of the crew of SS Edmund Fitzgerald. | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr83 |