Bill > S00215

This bill requires the commissioner of general services to provide clean and safe drinking water to public employees in state office buildings. Specifically, the bill defines "covered public buildings" as state-owned office buildings under the commissioner's supervision, and mandates that drinking water must be made available in easily accessible locations. The water can be provided through water jug dispensers or filtered water bottle filling stations, with the method chosen to minimize the use of single-use plastics. The legislation aims to ensure that state employees have convenient access to potable water during their workday, with an implementation timeline of 180 days after the bill becomes law. This approach not only addresses hydration needs for public workers but also demonstrates an environmental consideration by promoting alternatives to disposable plastic water containers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S215