Is New York S1502A / A7537 in force?

Not yet. In committee since Jan 7, 2026.

Which products does New York S1502A / A7537 affect?

New York S1502A / A7537 affects Commercial and utility energy storage systems and Solar PV.

S1502A / A7537

PartialRead in the state’s own source. It stays partial until the passage is on file word for word.

What does New York S1502A / A7537 do? Proposes requiring solar panel and bulk storage battery makers to run free collection and recycling programs or lose sales rights. Proposes barring landfills, incinerators, and transfer stations from accepting these items.

Facts

Kind: Bill
Status: In committee
Stage: Pending
Signed or decided: January 7, 2026
Topics: Recycling and end of life
Products: Commercial and utility energy storage systems Solar PV
Source: New York State Senate (opens in a new tab)
Citation: S1502A / A7537, 2025-2026 session (Responsible Renewable Energy Recycling Act)

The state’s codes

The codes that reach each product this law names, with the edition New York is on. Each links to the record.

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