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NY A04006

NY A04006
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.


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Introduced
02/08/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 amends the Environmental Conservation Law to prohibit the outdoor release of balloons made of electrically conductive material filled with helium or other lighter-than-air gases. It also prohibits the outdoor release of 25 or more non-electrically conductive balloons filled with such gases within a 24-hour period. The bill provides exceptions for balloons used for scientific or meteorological purposes and for manned hot air balloons.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to environmental conservation (on 01/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Energy
  • ‐ Electricity and Hydroelectricity
Environment
  • ‐ Species and Forest Protection
  • ‐ Waste Disposal

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