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A 5526

Creates a religious exemption to the ban on fossil fuel equipment and systems

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Brabenec

Bill Summary: A 5526 - Creates Religious Exemption to Fossil Fuel Equipment Ban SummaryA 5526 would create a religious exemption to the state's existing ban on the installation of

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Bill Summary · A 5526

Bill Summary: A 5526 - Creates Religious Exemption to Fossil Fuel Equipment Ban

Summary

A 5526 would create a religious exemption to the state's existing ban on the installation of new fossil fuel-powered equipment and systems in buildings. The bill aims to allow religious organizations to continue using fossil fuel-powered equipment, such as furnaces and water heaters, despite the statewide prohibition.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes a religious exemption to the ban on new fossil fuel equipment and systems
  • Allows religious organizations to apply for an exemption to continue using fossil fuel-powered equipment in their facilities
  • Requires religious organizations to demonstrate that the use of fossil fuel equipment is essential to their religious practices or beliefs
  • Directs the state's energy department to develop a process for reviewing and approving religious exemption applications

Affected Parties

  • Religious organizations, such as churches, synagogues, mosques, and other places of worship
  • Individuals and families who are members of religious congregations that apply for and receive the exemption
  • The state's energy department, which would be responsible for administering the religious exemption program

Procedural Details

  • A 5526 was introduced in the state legislature on April 10, 2025 and has been referred to the Committee on Energy for consideration.
  • The bill is related to several other pieces of legislation, including A 8398 from the previous legislative session and companion bills S 1951 and S 4582.
  • If passed, the religious exemption would take effect immediately and remain in place until the statewide fossil fuel equipment ban is lifted or significantly modified.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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