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A 2277: Directs the New York City Economic Development Corporation to immediately commence any proceedings, processes, stakeholder engagement, or capital projects necessary for the installation of shore power capability at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
What A 2277 does, verified January 8, 2026
The bill aims to electrify the Manhattan Cruise Terminal by mandating the installation of shore power capabilities. The process must be completed by December 31, 2029, with the New York City Economic Development Corporation issuing a competitive award to facilitate the installation. The Department of Environmental Conservation will establish rules and regulations for shore power requirements, including emission reductions and fines for non-compliance. Government and military vessels are exempt from these requirements. The bill does not amend or change any federal laws or regulations, and it will expire upon the completion of the electrification project or January 1, 2030, whichever comes later.
Bill journey
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Last action: referred to energy (2026-01-07)Alert me
Quick answers about A 2277
- What is the current status of A 2277?
- As of January 8, 2026, A 2277 is recorded as "Introduced": it has been introduced and is waiting for its first committee hearing or floor vote. The last recorded action, on January 7, 2026, was "referred to energy".
- Did A 2277 pass?
- Not yet. A 2277 has been introduced and has not passed either house.
- Who wrote A 2277, and where is it now?
- A 2277 was authored by Asm. Linda Rosenthal. Its committee of record is Assembly Energy.
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| Jan. 07, 2026 | referred to energy |
| May. 20, 2025 | print number 2277a |
| May. 20, 2025 | amend and recommit to energy |
| Jan. 16, 2025 | referred to energy |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, January 16, 2025 · 415 words
STATE OF NEW YORK ________________________________________________________________________ 2277 2025-2026 Regular Sessions IN ASSEMBLY January 16, 2025 ___________ Introduced by M. of A. ROSENTHAL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Energy AN ACT in relation to the electrification of the Manhattan Cruise Termi- nal; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1 Section 1. (a) The New York City Economic Development Corporation, in 2 consultation with the department of public service, the department of 3 environmental conservation, Con Edison, the New York state energy 4 research and development authority, the Hudson River Park Trust, other 5 relevant state agencies and authorities with subject matter expertise, 6 shall immediately commence any proceedings, processes, stakeholder 7 engagement, or capital projects necessary for the installation of shore 8 power capability at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. 9 (b) The process of electrification of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal 10 must be completed, and shore power must be available to vessels calling 11 on the terminal, by December 31, 2031. 12 (c) The New York City Economic Development Corporation in consultation 13 with the New York Power Authority shall issue a competitive award proc- 14 ess to facilitate the electrification of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. 15 § 2. (a) Upon installation of shore power capabilities at the Manhat- 16 tan Cruise Terminal, the department of environmental conservation shall 17 issue rules or regulations that shall: 18 (i) establish shore power requirements for at berth emission 19 reductions to ensure full use of shore power at the Manhattan Cruise 20 Terminal; 21 (ii) exclude from shore power requirements any government or military 22 vessels; and 23 (iii) enumerate fines and penalties to be levied against vessel opera- 24 tors for violations of the requirements. EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [] is old law to be omitted. LBD05730-01-5A. 2277 2 1 (b) Nothing in this act shall be construed to amend, repeal, modify, 2 or change any applicable federal laws or regulations, including any 3 United States Coast Guard regulations or requirements. 4 § 3. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire upon the 5 later of January 1, 2032 or the date upon which the electrification of 6 the Manhattan Cruise Terminal is complete when upon such date this act 7 shall be deemed repealed.
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