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NY A02077

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits New York State, governmental agencies, political subdivisions, and public benefit corporations from purchasing single-use plastic bottles for any purpose

  • Provides exceptions when no alternative is available or practicable, when necessary for health requirements and emergencies, or when compliance would conflict with existing contracts

  • Requires the Attorney General to investigate violations and report findings to the Governor, Senate Temporary President, and Assembly Speaker

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Prohibits the purchase of single-use plastic bottles by the state and any governmental entity or political subdivision or public benefit corporation thereof except for when required by health requirements, emergencies, or when no other alternative is available or practicable.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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