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A 7946

Relates to airport noise studies

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kim

Requires NY Dept of Health to study health effects of airport noise, fund and report findings, coordinating with airports/FAA; informs nearby residents and airport operators.

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Bill Summary · A 7946

Summary: Bill A 7946 – Relates to airport noise studies

Overview

  • Bill number: A 7946
  • Title: Relates to airport noise studies
  • Status: Referred to Health (April 16, 2025). The same action appears twice in the record, indicating a duplicate entry for the same referral.
  • Introduced: April 16, 2025
  • Sponsor: Ron Kim (primary)

What the bill aims to do (based on title)

  • The title suggests the bill would address studies related to airport noise, likely focusing on health impacts or public health considerations associated with noise from airports. The exact statutory language, scope, and mechanisms (e.g., who conducts the studies, what outcomes are required, and what reporting or funding is involved) are not provided in the available summary.

Note: The bill text is not included in the information provided, so the precise provisions, definitions, and requirements remain unknown at this time. The outline below reflects typical elements such bills may contain, labeled as potential provisions pending the full text.

Potential or typical provisions (subject to actual text)

If enacted, a bill relating to airport noise studies could include some of the following, though the actual content should be verified in the bill’s text:
- Require the Department of Health or another state agency to conduct, fund, or coordinate studies on the health effects of airport noise on nearby residents.
- Establish study parameters (e.g., noise measurement standards, resident health outcomes, timeframes, and geographic focus around airports).
- Create reporting requirements, including interim and final reports to the Legislature or to specific committees.
- Facilitate coordination with airport authorities, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and local health departments.
- Provide for public participation, data collection, and dissemination of findings.
- Authorize funding or appropriations to carry out the studies, and outline fiscal implications.
- Define terms such as “airport noise,” “exposure,” and “public health impact” for the purposes of the bill.

Affected parties and stakeholders

  • Residents living in proximity to airports and other communities affected by aircraft noise.
  • Airport operators and authorities.
  • New York State Department of Health and possibly other health or environmental agencies.
  • Local health departments and policymakers.
  • FAA and related aviation stakeholders.
  • Researchers and public health professionals.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: April 16, 2025.
  • Referral: Referred to the Health Committee (April 16, 2025). The record shows this referral twice, indicating a clerical duplication rather than a substantive difference.
  • Next steps (typical): The bill would proceed through Health Committee hearings, potential amendments, and a floor vote in the applicable house. If advanced, it would move to the other house and, eventually, to the governor for signature or veto. Timelines depend on committee schedules and legislative priorities.

Related legislation

  • Prior-session related bills: A 11277; S 6676; S 934; S 4504.
  • Companion bills: S 1425 (listed as a companion in two entries). These related measures may share similar aims or provisions and could provide context if the full text of A 7946 is examined.

Next steps for readers

  • Obtain the full text of A 7946 to confirm the exact provisions, definitions, funding, and reporting requirements.
  • Review committee hearings and fiscal analyses once available to understand potential cost implications and administrative responsibilities.
  • Compare with related bills (A 11277, S 6676, S 934, S 4504, S 1425) to gauge common approaches and differences.

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

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