Bill > A00776

This bill modifies existing environmental conservation law to prohibit dry cleaning establishments from using single-use plastic garment bags when returning cleaned clothing to customers. Specifically, the bill removes "dry cleaning bags" from the definition of certain exempt plastic bags and adds a new provision allowing dry cleaning establishments to either return clothing in reusable bags provided by the customer or offer reusable bags for sale. The changes are part of broader efforts to reduce single-use plastic waste by limiting the types of plastic bags that can be used in commercial transactions. The law will take effect 180 days after it is signed, giving dry cleaning businesses time to adjust their practices. The bill amends multiple sections of the environmental conservation law to implement these changes, including updating definitions of "exempt bag" and "film plastic" and adding a new requirement for retail dry cleaning establishments regarding bag usage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A776