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NY A08664
NY A08664Requires single-use beverage containers to be manufactured with seventy-five percent recycled materials for sale in the state.
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Introduced
10/23/2019
10/23/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to requiring single-use beverage containers to be manufactured with seventy-five percent recycled materials
AI Summary
This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to require that any single-use plastic beverage containers sold or offered for sale in New York State must be comprised of at least 75% recycled materials. The bill defines "single-use plastic beverage containers" as individual bottles, cans, jars, cartons, or other containers made primarily of plastic that are intended for single use. "Recycled materials" are defined as products manufactured from secondary materials, as defined in the existing law. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (14)
Patricia Fahy (D)*,
Didi Barrett (D),
Anthony D'Urso (D),
Sandy Galef (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Ellen Jaffee (D),
Walter Mosley (D),
Félix Ortiz (D),
Stacey Pheffer Amato (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Last Action
referred to environmental conservation (on 01/08/2020)
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