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NY S00420
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Liu
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AI Summary
- Prohibits deceptive recyclability claims on products and packaging, including the use of chasing arrows symbols, unless the material can actually be collected and processed through established recycling programs
- Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to publish by January 1, 2027 a list of material types and forms that qualify as recyclable based on specific criteria including regular collection, sorting, processing, and sufficient market value
- Bars products from recyclability claims if they contain components that prevent recycling per APR Design Guide standards, or contain intentionally added PFAS chemicals (with stricter limits after January 1, 2029)
- Mandates all rigid plastic bottles and containers sold in New York display resin identification codes (1-7 with letter abbreviations like PETE, HDPE, etc.), with the code prohibited from appearing inside chasing arrows unless the material is on the approved recyclable list
- Requires the department to review the recyclable materials list at least every three years and provides a process for producers to submit plans to get non-qualifying materials added if they can demonstrate a path to meeting recyclability criteria
Legislative Description
Provides that it is deceptive to misrepresent that a product or package is recyclable unless it can be collected, separated or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program for reuse or use in manufacturing or assembling another item; requires the department of environmental conservation to develop regulations on types and forms of plastic products and packaging for which a claim of recyclability may be made; requires all rigid plastic containers sold in this state be labeled with a code that indicates the resin used to produce such container; makes related provisions.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/4/2026
Environmental Conservation1/7/2026
Finance4/29/2025
Environmental Conservation1/8/2025
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