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NY S06777
NY S06777Relates 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.
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Introduced
10/11/2019
10/11/2019
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
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.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the release of certain balloons in New York. Specifically, it bans the intentional outdoor release of balloons made of electrically conductive material and filled with helium or other lighter-than-air gas. It also prohibits the release of 25 or more non-conductive balloons filled with lighter-than-air gas within a 24-hour period. The bill provides exceptions for balloons used for scientific or meteorological purposes, as well as for manned hot air balloons. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (on 01/08/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S06777&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 10/12/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S06777&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S06777 | 10/12/2019 |
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