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NY S00075

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Kavanagh

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the knowing or intentional outdoor release of any balloon made of electrically conductive material and filled with helium or a gas lighter than air

  • Prohibits the outdoor release of 25 or more non-electrically conductive balloons within a 24-hour period when filled with helium or a gas lighter than air

  • Exempts balloons used for scientific experiments, government agency work, or meteorological purposes

  • Exempts manned hot air balloons from the prohibition

  • Takes effect January 1 of the year following enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to prohibiting the release of certain balloons; prohibits a person from knowingly or intentionally releasing outdoors any balloons constructed of electrically conductive material filled with helium or a gas lighter than air; provides exceptions.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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