New YorkState commission would study cooling towers linked to Legionnaires’ disease
If approved, a temporary state commission would study why New York City cooling towers support Legionella growth and report recommendations within a year of taking effect.
What it does
A temporary state commission would study where and why New York City cooling towers allow Legionella growth, hold public hearings, and report possible design and rule changes within a year.
Argument forPublic hearings and recommendations on tower design could help state and city officials consider ways to limit Legionella growth.
Argument againstThe commission could use health department staff time and public funds to repay members’ work-related expenses.
More detail
A temporary state commission would study Legionnaires’ disease linked to cooling towers and report recommendations on tower design and rules. The commission would have 11 members. Nine must live in a city with at least one million people, and two of the governor’s five appointees must be from the state health department. Members would receive no pay but could be repaid for necessary expenses. The state health department would provide staff and administrative support. The commission would report within one year after the act takes effect and disband one year after delivering its report.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 7REFERRED TO RULESIntroduced
HealthcarePublic SafetyCivil Rights & Voting