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NY S00605
NY S00605Relates 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
01/05/2023
01/05/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting the release of certain balloons
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the release of certain balloons constructed of electrically conductive material filled with helium or a gas lighter than air, and also prohibits the release of 25 or more non-electrically conductive balloons filled with helium or a gas lighter than air within a 24-hour period. However, 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 of the year following the date it becomes law.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (on 01/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Environment
- ‐ Species and Forest Protection
- ‐ Waste Disposal
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S605 | 01/05/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S00605&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S00605A | 05/17/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S00605&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S00605 | 01/05/2023 |
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