New York S04799 creates climate liability for fossil fuel industry members causing or contributing to climate change and establishes a right of.

New York S04799 amends the general business law to create climate liability for fossil fuel industry members whose conduct caused or contributed to climate change in New York. The bill defines "fossil fuel industry member" and "qualified product" and establishes a right of action for damages for those harmed by such conduct. It also outlines defenses and procedures for determining liability. The covered period is from January 1, 1989, to the effective date of the article.

New York S04799 creates climate liability for fossil fuel industry members causing or contributing to climate change and establishes a right of.

New York S04799 amends the general business law to create climate liability for fossil fuel industry members whose conduct caused or contributed to climate change in New York. The bill defines "fossil fuel industry member" and "qualified product" and establishes a right of action for damages for those harmed by such conduct. It also outlines defenses and procedures for determining liability. The covered period is from January 1, 1989, to the effective date of the article.