A08328Introduced in the Assembly
Provides that the future siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity, and including, but not limited to, those deploying lithium-ion batteries, are prohibited on Long Island, in the counties of Suffolk and Nassau.
Introduced by Eric Brown, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provides that the future siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity, and including, but not limited to, those deploying lithium-ion batteries, are prohibited on Long Island, in the counties of Suffolk and Nassau.
Where it stands
held for consideration in local governments
May 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Local Governments Committee: Held for Consideration · May 18, 2026
13
Yes
7
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
20 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | No |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Kwani O'Pharrow | 11 | Yes |
| Keith Brown | 12 | No |
| Michaelle Solages | 22 | Yes |
| Maryjane Shimsky | 92 | Yes |
| Dana Levenberg | 95 | Yes |
| Aron Wieder | 97 | Yes |
| Sarahana Shrestha | 103 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to local governments
referred to local governments
held for consideration in local governments
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