NYS Senate Passes Clean Deliveries Act for Third Straight Year

Legislation aims to address toxic air pollution from e-commerce warehouses in New York

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The New York State Senate has passed the Clean Deliveries Act (S1180-B / A3575-B) for the third consecutive year, a bill that seeks to address the toxic air pollution caused by increased diesel truck traffic to and from mega-warehouses. The legislation has garnered statewide support as it provides a roadmap for cleaner air from e-commerce operations and aligns with the state's climate goals, despite opposition from fossil fuel industry groups.

Why it matters

High pediatric asthma rates and premature deaths in New York have been linked to poor air quality due to the rise of mega-warehouses and increased diesel truck traffic. As federal environmental protections are rolled back, the passage of the Clean Deliveries Act is seen as a critical step for states to protect public health and meet climate mandates.

The details

The Clean Deliveries Act requires warehouse operators to transition to zero-emission delivery vehicles and implement other measures to reduce air pollution. Similar policies have shown success in California, where businesses have continued to thrive while complying with the regulations. With one in four New Yorkers living within a half mile of a mega-warehouse, the legislation aims to provide a flexible framework for warehouse operators to implement changes without losing business.

  • The New York State Senate passed the Clean Deliveries Act on February 11, 2026.
  • This is the third consecutive year the Senate has passed the legislation.

The players

ElectrifyNY Coalition

A statewide coalition of advocates for environmental justice, public transportation, social justice, and good jobs, fighting for a clean, equitable electric transportation future for New York.

New York State Assembly

The legislative body that must now pass the Clean Deliveries Act after the Senate's approval.

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What they’re saying

“As the federal government weakens environmental protections, now more than ever, states need to step up to protect their communities. The Clean Deliveries Act is commonsense legislation that will clean the air in heavily polluted communities and mega-warehouses, while delivering zero-emission and flexible regulations that the warehouse operators can implement without losing business.”

— ElectrifyNY Coalition (earthjustice.org)

What’s next

The New York State Assembly must now pass the Clean Deliveries Act for it to become law.

The takeaway

The passage of the Clean Deliveries Act in the New York State Senate for the third consecutive year underscores the growing urgency to address the public health and environmental impacts of the rise of mega-warehouses and increased diesel truck traffic in the state. As federal protections are rolled back, this legislation provides a critical framework for New York to take action and protect its communities, while also aligning with the state's climate goals.