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A 8456

Relates to reducing the embodied carbon emissions of buildings and building materials

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Emily Gallagher and 1 co-sponsor

Aims to cut embodied carbon in buildings and materials, triggering new life-cycle assessments and reporting for builders, suppliers, and government projects.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 8456

Legislative Bill Summary — A 8456

Overview

A 8456 is a New York bill titled Relates to reducing the embodied carbon emissions of buildings and building materials. The bill’s objective, as indicated by the title, is to reduce the embodied carbon associated with construction materials and building projects. The bill is currently in the committee stage.

  • Status: Referred to Governmental Operations
  • Introduced: May 16, 2025
  • Sponsor: Anna Kelles (primary)
  • Related (Senate companion): S 7998 (two entries listed)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill aims to lower the carbon footprint embedded in building materials and construction activities. This typically includes addressing life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions from materials (e.g., during extraction, processing, transport, and manufacturing) as part of broader climate and sustainability goals.

Key Provisions (Note: Text not provided)

The specific provisions of A 8456 are not included in the information provided. The bill’s text would ordinarily specify:
- Definitions of “embodied carbon” and which buildings/materials are covered (e.g., new construction, renovations, public projects, commercial/residential sectors).
- Targets or standards for embodied carbon reductions (e.g., percentage reductions by certain dates, performance-based or material-based criteria).
- Requirements for compliance, measurement, and verification (e.g., life-cycle assessment methods, reporting formats, third-party verifications).
- Procurement and building-code implications (e.g., preferred-material policies, labeling, or benchmarking for government projects).
- Exemptions, transition periods, or pilot programs.
- Enforcement mechanisms and penalties (if any).
- Roles of state and local agencies in implementation and oversight.

Affected Parties

  • Builders, developers, and construction firms
  • Material manufacturers and suppliers (e.g., concrete, steel, timber, composites)
  • Public-sector project owners and procurers
  • Local governments and state agencies responsible for building codes, procurement, or sustainability programs
  • Designers, engineers, and construction consultants involved in project planning and life-cycle assessment

Legislative History and Timeline

  • Introduced and referred to Governmental Operations on May 16, 2025.
  • The provided information lists two identical entries for the same referral action.
  • A Senate companion exists (S 7998), indicating cross-chamber consideration may occur.

Potential Impact

  • Environmental: Expected reductions in embodied carbon across new construction and major renovations, contributing to climate and sustainability goals.
  • Economic: Could influence material selection, procurement practices, and project lifecycle costs; may stimulate demand for low-carbon materials and related services; potential short-term costs during transition with possible long-term lifecycle savings.
  • Administrative: Would require new measurement, reporting, and compliance frameworks; may necessitate training for industry and government staff.

Next Steps / What to Watch

  • Review the full bill text and any fiscal/legislative analyses to confirm exact requirements, definitions, timelines, and any exemptions.
  • Monitor actions on the Senate companion (S 7998) for progress and potential differences.
  • Look for committee hearings or amendments in Governmental Operations that spell out implementation details.

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

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