Bill > S03186

This bill amends New York's environmental conservation law and general business law to prohibit restaurants from providing single-use plastic straws unless explicitly requested by the customer, and to prohibit restaurants from providing single-use plastic stirrers altogether. The bill defines "restaurant" broadly to include any establishment that serves food or beverages to the public. Restaurants are required to provide alternative, non-plastic options for straws and stirrers, such as those made from paper, sugar cane, or compostable materials. The bill also outlines enforcement procedures and penalties for violations.