New York Passes First-in-Nation Ban on Gas Stoves in New Homes, Apartments

The rule aims to help the state curb greenhouse-gas emissions

New York’s Democratic-controlled state Legislature passed the ban, which would go into effect beginning in 2026. Photo: Hans Pennink/Associated Press

New York is set to become the first state in the U.S. to ban gas stoves in new homes and apartments.

The Democratic-controlled state Legislature passed a bill late Tuesday that prohibits natural-gas and other fossil-fuel hookups in new residential buildings and some new commercial buildings. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, is expected to approve the measure, which was included in the state’s budget. 

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