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NY S01505
NY S01505Requires that restaurants only provide single-use plastic straws to customers when explicitly requested by the customer; prohibits single-use plastic stirrers.
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Introduced
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law and the general business law, in relation to prohibitions on single-use plastic straws and stirrers in restaurants
AI Summary
This bill amends the environmental conservation law and the general business law to prohibit restaurants from providing single-use plastic straws unless explicitly requested by the customer, and to completely prohibit the provision of single-use plastic stirrers. The bill also allows restaurants to provide non-plastic alternatives, such as straws and stirrers made from paper, sugar cane, bamboo, or compostable materials. The bill also includes enforcement provisions, with civil penalties for violations, and an effective date of 120 days after becoming law.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
Brad Hoylman (D)*,
Alessandra Biaggi (D),
John Brooks (D),
James Gaughran (D),
Liz Krueger (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 1505A (on 03/09/2022)
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