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Read. Follow. Verify.New York Establishes Zero-Emission Landscaping Equipment Rebate Program for Businesses and Public Agencies
Last action · September 28, 2026: SIGNED CHAP.308Sponsors: Steve Otis and 27 others
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What This Bill Does
New York establishes a point-of-sale rebate program for institutional and commercial buyers purchasing new battery-powered electric landscaping equipment, operating until January 1, 2036. The program provides financial incentives on a first-come, first-served basis within existing appropriations to reduce emissions and noise pollution.
Commercial landscapers, state agencies, local governments, and schools purchasing eligible electric equipment can receive financial rebates, while funding is capped annually at available fiscal appropriations.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Commercial landscaping businesses
Eligible commercial landscaping businesses may receive point-of-sale rebates when purchasing or leasing new battery-powered electric equipment.
State and local public entities
State agencies, local authorities, school districts, and municipal governments qualify to receive equipment rebates.
Retailers of lawn care devices
Retailers selling eligible electric equipment will be consulted during rule-making and involved in the point-of-sale rebate process.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to receive rebates under this program?
What types of equipment qualify for the rebate?
How are rebates distributed if funding runs low?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
19 actions- Sep 28, 2026HouseEnrolledSIGNED CHAP.308
- Sep 22, 2026HouseEnrolledDELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
- Apr 21, 2026SenateRETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
- Apr 21, 2026SenateFloorPASSED SENATE
- Apr 21, 2026Senate3RD READING CAL.593
- Apr 21, 2026SenateSUBSTITUTED FOR S1574A
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- Apr 20, 2026SenateCommitteeREFERRED TO FINANCE
- Apr 20, 2026HouseDELIVERED TO SENATE
- Apr 20, 2026HouseFloorPASSED ASSEMBLY
- Jan 12, 2026HouseAMENDED ON THIRD READING 2657A
- Jan 7, 2026HouseORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.100
- Jun 6, 2025HouseSUBSTITUTED BY S1574
- Jun 6, 2025HouseORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.421
- Jun 6, 2025HouseRULES REPORT CAL.421
- Jun 6, 2025HouseREPORTED
- Jun 4, 2025HouseCommitteeREPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
- May 6, 2025HouseCommitteeREPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- Mar 21, 2025HouseREFERENCE CHANGED TO ENERGY
- Jan 21, 2025HouseCommitteeREFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Senate floor vote
Total
63
- Yes
- 52
- No
- 10
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
- Other positions
- 1
How they voted (63)
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Lobbying Activity
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Establishment of Zero-Emission Landscaping Incentive
The state is shifting toward actively incentivizing commercial and institutional transition away from gas-powered landscaping tools through point-of-sale rebates.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz40Current news / social attention level
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