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NY S01505

NY S01505
Requires 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
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

PRINT NUMBER 1505A (on 03/09/2022)

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