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NY A04409
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Yudelka Tapia
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AI Summary
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Prohibits New York State, government agencies, political subdivisions, and public benefit corporations from purchasing single-use plastic products
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Defines single-use plastic products to include plastic bags, cling film, non-recyclable bottles, straws, plates, cups, lids, stirrers, cutlery, packaging rings, and styrofoam containers
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Allows the Office of General Services, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Conservation, to designate additional items as prohibited single-use plastics
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Exempts plastic straws for individuals with medical conditions, single-use plastic bags for garbage collection, and single-use plastic medical equipment
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Requires the Attorney General to investigate violations and report findings to the Governor, Senate Temporary President, and Assembly Speaker
Legislative Description
Relates to enacting the "environmentally conscious purchasing act"; prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from purchasing single-use plastic products; defines terms; provides exceptions for medical reasons and garbage collection.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026