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A 1183

Prohibits fuel oil, grade number four in any building or facility in the state

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Burdick and 12 co-sponsors

Prohibits fuel oil grade 4 in every state building or facility, pushing a switch to cleaner heating and impacting owners, managers, and suppliers with upcoming compliance rules.

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Bill Summary · A 1183

Summary: Assembly Bill A 1183 – Prohibits fuel oil, grade number four in any building or facility in the state

Overview

A 1183 would prohibit the use of fuel oil, grade number four, in any building or facility within the state. The bill aims to eliminate this specific grade of fuel oil from heating and related energy use across all state buildings and facilities.

Purpose and Intent

  • Reduce reliance on a higher-polluting grade of heating oil.
  • Promote cleaner energy alternatives for buildings and facilities.
  • Align with broader environmental and public health objectives by limiting use of a more polluting fuel oil option.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill title)

  • A statewide prohibition on the use of fuel oil, grade number four, in all buildings and facilities within the state.
  • The bill would presumably establish compliance requirements, timelines, and enforcement mechanisms in the full text (not provided in the materials you supplied).

Note: The provided materials do not include the exact text of provisions, penalties, enforcement methods, or phased-in timelines. The summary below reflects only the information available.

Scope and Applicability

  • Applies statewide to every building or facility in the state (public, private, commercial, and institutional).
  • No exemptions are specified in the materials provided; the full text would clarify any exceptions (e.g., certain historic buildings, essential facilities, or limited transitional periods).

Legislative Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Legislative history (as listed):
    • January 9, 2025: Referred to Environmental Conservation.
    • April 30, 2025: Referred to Codes.
    • June 9, 2025: Reported and referred to Ways and Means (listed twice on that date).
  • This indicates progression through at least three committees and consideration by a fiscal (Ways and Means) committee, signaling potential fiscal implications or funding considerations.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin
  • Cosponsors: Jo Anne Simon, Linda Rosenthal, Dana Levenberg, Chris Burdick, Tommy Schiavoni, William Colton, Tony Simone, Steven Otis, Harvey Epstein

Related and Companion Legislation

  • Related Bills (prior-session): A 11311, A 1917, A 5043, A 4801
  • Companion: S 4046 (listed twice)

Potential Impact

  • Environmental: Potential reductions in emissions and indoor air pollutants associated with grade four fuel oil.
  • Economic: Could affect building owners, facilities managers, and fuel suppliers; may necessitate investment in alternatives (e.g., cleaner fuels, electric heat, or other upgraded heating systems).
  • Administrative: May require compliance timelines, reporting, inspections, and enforcement provisions to be defined in the enacted bill.
  • Public Policy: Signals a shift toward modernizing heating fuel standards and reducing reliance on higher-polluting heating oil.

Notes for Readers

  • The provided information does not include the bill’s exact penalties, transition timelines, or detailed implementation plan. For a complete understanding, reviewing the full text as it progresses through committee stages, and any fiscal analyses from Ways and Means, will be essential.

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

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