Bill
S 5230
Expands the resilient retrofits loan and grant program to cover private sewer repairs and upgrades, enabling private property owners to access funding for resilience improvements.
Title: Expands eligibility for loans and grants pursuant to the resilient retrofits loan and grant program for private sewer repairs and upgrades
Status: Referred to Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs
Introduced: February 19, 2025
Sponsor information:
- Primary: Leroy Comrie
- Cosponsors: Robert Jackson, James Sanders Jr.
Related bills:
- S 8581 (prior-session)
- A 5191 (companion)
Legislative actions:
- 2025-02-19: Referred to Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs
Overview
S 5230 would modify the existing resilient retrofits loan and grant program by extending eligibility to cover private sewer repairs and upgrades. The bill aims to enable more private property owners and related stakeholders to access financial assistance for improvements that enhance resilience and infrastructure reliability.
Purpose and intent
- Expand access: The core aim is to broaden who can receive loans and grants under the resilient retrofits program, specifically to include private sewer repairs and upgrades.
- Enhance resilience: By enabling funding for private sewer improvements, the bill seeks to improve public health and community resilience against infrastructure failures or climate-related stressors.
Key provisions (high-level)
- Amend or clarify eligibility criteria for the resilient retrofits loan and grant program to encompass private sewer repair projects and upgrades.
- Potentially adjust program parameters (e.g., application process, funding eligibility categories) to accommodate the expanded scope. Note: the exact statutory changes (formal language, caps, or criteria) are not provided in the summary text available.
Impact and affected parties
- Affected groups: Private property owners and other private entities responsible for sewer systems on private property who would seek loans or grants for repairs or upgrades.
- Beneficiaries: Homeowners, landlords, and small property owners seeking resilience-focused sewer improvements; contractors and lenders participating in the program may experience process or demand changes due to expanded eligibility.
- Policy impact: Increases capital access for resilience upgrades, which could accelerate completion of sewer improvements and reduce vulnerability to failures.
Procedural and timeline notes
- The bill was introduced on February 19, 2025 and was referred on the same day to the Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs committee.
- The presence of a companion bill (A 5191) suggests cross-chamber consideration; S 8581 is noted as a related bill from a prior session, indicating ongoing interest in this policy area.
Observations
- The summary does not provide specific funding levels, eligibility thresholds, or implementation timelines. If enacted, the bill would likely require regulatory or statutory amendments detailing grant/loan terms, repayment, eligibility verification, and oversight.
For readers seeking deeper understanding, the next steps would include reviewing the full text of S 5230, any fiscal notes, and related Assembly counterpart A 5191 to compare precise eligibility criteria and administration details.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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