Bill

A 9221

Repeals provisions of law relating to prohibiting the installation of fossil-fuel equipment and building systems in new construction and to certain decarbonization action plans

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Bologna and 1 co-sponsor

Bill A 9221 would repeal restrictions on fossil-fuel equipment in new buildings and roll back decarbonization planning requirements.

REFERRED TO ENERGY

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Bill Summary · A 9221

Summary of Bill A 9221

Overview

Bill A 9221 would repeal certain state-law provisions that currently prohibit the installation of fossil-fuel equipment and building systems in new construction, as well as repeal provisions related to decarbonization action plans. In short, the measure would remove existing restrictions on fossil-fuel installations in new buildings and roll back specific decarbonization planning requirements.

Purpose and Intent

To eliminate statutory prohibitions that restrict fossil-fuel equipment and building systems in new construction.
To repeal aspects of the law governing decarbonization action plans, effectively rolling back mandatory planning related to reducing building sector emissions.
The underlying policy shift appears to favor allowing fossil-fuel equipment in new buildings and reducing or removing mandated decarbonization planning requirements.

Key Provisions (as described)

Repeal of provisions prohibiting the installation of fossil-fuel equipment and building systems in new construction.
Repeal of provisions relating to certain decarbonization action plans.
The bill text would specify the exact statutory sections being repealed and any related conforming amendments, but those details are not provided in the summary.

Legislative Status and Timeline

Introduced: November 3, 2025.
Current Status: REFERRED TO ENERGY (committee).
Date shown for legislative actions: 2025-11-03 (two identical entries noting the referral to Energy).

Who Would be Affected

Builders, developers, and construction professionals involved in new construction.
Homeowners and property owners considering or pursuing new buildings.
Building code officials and state agencies tasked with enforcing construction and decarbonization-related requirements.
Potentially, utilities and environmental programs that intersect with building energy use and decarbonization planning.

Potential Impacts

Regulatory: Removal of existing restrictions could reintroduce or maintain the use of fossil-fuel equipment in new buildings, altering the current regulatory landscape.
Environmental and Climate Policy: Repeal of decarbonization action plans could slow or alter progress toward building sector emissions reductions.
Economic: Possible changes in construction costs, equipment choices, and the availability of energy options for new buildings.
Market and Innovation: Could influence the adoption rate of energy-efficient or electrified building technologies by modifying incentive or planning requirements.

Next Steps

If advanced, the bill would move from the Energy committee to floor consideration and potential voting. Timeline depends on committee action, floor debate, and any amendments.

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