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NY S00153
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Palumbo
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AI Summary
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Prohibits knowingly releasing balloons outdoors, defining "balloon" as a flexible, nonporous bag made of rubber, latex, polychloroprene, or nylon fabric containing helium, hydrogen, nitrous oxide, oxygen, air, or water
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Exempts balloons used for scientific experiments or meteorological purposes by or on behalf of government agencies
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Exempts manned hot air balloons and balloons released indoors from the prohibition
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Violations are punishable by a fine up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to 15 days, or both
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Takes effect January 1 of the year following enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits the release of balloons with exceptions for manned hot air balloons, government-related experiments, and balloons released indoors.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/7/2026