Bill > A01532

This bill requires that all composting bags sold within New York state must be made exclusively of paper, establishing new regulations for retailers and manufacturers of these bags. The bill defines key terms, including "composting bags" (which can include yard and leaf bags) and "compost materials" (such as leaves, grass clippings, garden debris, and vegetative residue). Under the new law, retailers selling composting bags that are not made of paper will first receive a warning notice, and subsequent violations will result in a $500 penalty per violation. Manufacturers found in violation will also be subject to a $500 penalty. The bill provides the state environmental conservation department the authority to create additional rules and regulations to implement these provisions, with the law set to take effect on January 1, 2027. The primary goal appears to be encouraging the use of biodegradable, paper-based composting bags to reduce environmental waste and promote more sustainable waste management practices.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1532