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Society, Law & Government 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC edition Story 23 of 24 Gate: passed

New York Governor Receives Bill to Subsidize Electric Landscaping Equipment

Assembly Bill A2657 has been delivered to the Governor to establish a point-of-sale rebate program for the purchase or lease of zero-emission landscaping tools.

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New York Advances Electric Landscaping Equipment Rebate Program

New York is moving closer to subsidizing electric leaf blowers and lawnmowers. Assembly Bill A2657, which establishes a point-of-sale rebate program for electric landscaping equipment, has been delivered to the Governor for signature. If signed, the program will offer financial incentives for purchasing or leasing zero-emission tools.[1][2]

The legislation, introduced during the 2025 legislative session, passed both chambers in the spring. The Assembly passed the bill on April 20, 2026, and the Senate followed on April 21, 2026, where S1574 was substituted for A2657. Sponsored by Steven Otis, the bill was officially delivered to the Governor on September 22, 2026.[3][4][5][6][2]

The program is designed to curb greenhouse gas emissions, improve local air quality, and lower noise levels. However, the program is not permanent; the bill contains a specific provision to repeal the rebate system once it expires.[7][8]

Key takeaways

  • A2657 establishes a rebate program for the purchase or lease of electric landscaping equipment. 1 source
  • The legislation includes a provision for the repeal of the program upon its expiration. 1 source

What’s unresolved

  • The specific rebate amounts and eligibility criteria are not detailed in the current record.
  • The expiration date of the program is not specified.

Citations

  1. [1] New York A2657 delivered to Governor following legislative passage A2657 establishes an electric landscaping equipment rebate program. Manifest ID 1790122674431991800 - New York State Legislature Open Legislation - interrogate via MCP
  2. [2] New York A2657 delivered to Governor following legislative passage The bill was delivered to the Governor on September 22, 2026. Manifest ID 1790122674431991800 - New York State Legislature Open Legislation - interrogate via MCP
  3. [3] New York A2657 delivered to Governor following legislative passage The Assembly passed A2657 on April 20, 2026. Manifest ID 1790122674431991800 - New York State Legislature Open Legislation - interrogate via MCP
  4. [4] New York A2657 delivered to Governor following legislative passage The Senate passed A2657 on April 21, 2026. Manifest ID 1790122674431991800 - New York State Legislature Open Legislation - interrogate via MCP
  5. [5] New York A2657 delivered to Governor following legislative passage A2657 was substituted by S1574 in the Senate. Manifest ID 1790122674431991800 - New York State Legislature Open Legislation - interrogate via MCP
  6. [6] New York A2657 delivered to Governor following legislative passage Steven Otis is the sponsor of A2657. Manifest ID 1790122674431991800 - New York State Legislature Open Legislation - interrogate via MCP
  7. [7] New York A2657 delivered to Governor following legislative passage The program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce noise pollution. Manifest ID 1790122674431991800 - New York State Legislature Open Legislation - interrogate via MCP
  8. [8] New York A2657 delivered to Governor following legislative passage The bill includes a provision for the repeal of the program upon its expiration. Manifest ID 1790122674431991800 - New York State Legislature Open Legislation - interrogate via MCP