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NY S07408

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Fahy

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires food service establishments to accept customers' reusable beverage containers for drinks instead of single-use containers, provided the container is appropriate in size, cleanliness, and material

  • Mandates that restaurants allow customers to use their own reusable food containers for packaging leftovers instead of disposable takeout containers

  • Beverages and food must be dispensed or packaged in a manner that prevents contamination of the establishment's equipment

  • Food service establishments must conspicuously post signage informing customers of their right to use personal reusable containers for beverages and leftovers

  • Takes effect one year after becoming law

Legislative Description

Requires food service establishments to permit the use of reusable beverage and food containers provided by customers when requesting a beverage refill or requesting leftovers from a partially consumed meal to be packaged and post signs to inform customers that they are permitted to do so.

Last Action

REFERRED TO HEALTH

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/7/2026
Health6/4/2025
Health4/15/2025

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