Bill > S01877

This bill adds a new title to the environmental conservation law that bans unencapsulated expanded or extruded polystyrene foam in floating docks and floating platforms starting January 1, 2027. The bill first defines key terms: "expanded polystyrene foam" refers to foam thermoplastics made with styrene (excluding rigid polystyrene), "extruded polystyrene foam" is foam manufactured through an extrusion process, and "rigid polystyrene" is plastic made from non-expanded polystyrene resin. Under the new regulations, anyone selling, offering to sell, distributing, or constructing floating docks or platforms in New York State must ensure that any expanded or extruded polystyrene foam used in these structures is fully encapsulated by the specified date. This requirement aims to prevent potential environmental contamination by ensuring that polystyrene foam is sealed and protected from direct exposure to water, which could lead to material degradation and potential environmental pollution.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1877