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NY A01749

NY A01749
Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan.

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Introduced
01/14/2025
In Committee
06/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to enacting the packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act

AI Summary

This bill enacts the "Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act," which establishes a comprehensive framework to reduce packaging waste and improve recycling in New York State. The legislation requires companies selling packaging materials to register with a packaging reduction organization and develop a plan to meet specific environmental goals. Key provisions include mandating gradual reductions in packaging material (up to 30% by twelve years after implementation), establishing recycled content standards for different materials like glass containers and paper bags, and creating a toxic packaging task force to review and recommend restrictions on harmful substances in packaging. Producers will be required to meet recycling rate targets, with goals of reusing or recycling 35% of non-plastic packaging by 2030, increasing to 75% by 2052. The bill also establishes an independent Office of Recycling Inspector General to oversee compliance, creates an advisory council to review plans and provide recommendations, and implements a fee structure that provides financial incentives for companies to reduce waste, increase recyclability, and use more sustainable packaging practices. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to $1,000 per day per violation, and the legislation aims to create a more environmentally responsible packaging ecosystem while providing flexibility for producers to meet evolving standards.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (77)

Deborah Glick (D)*,  George Alvarez (D),  Khaleel Anderson (D),  Didi Barrett (D),  Michael Benedetto (D),  Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),  Alex Bores (D),  Harry Bronson (D),  Alec Brook-Krasny (R),  Chris Burdick (D),  Pat Burke (D),  Patrick Carroll (D),  Robert Carroll (D),  Monique Chandler-Waterman (D),  Sarah Clark (D),  William Colton (D),  William Conrad (D),  Catalina Cruz (D),  Brian Cunningham (D),  Maritza Davila (D),  Manny De Los Santos (D),  Erik Dilan (D),  Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),  Chris Eachus (D),  Harvey Epstein (D),  Charles Fall (D),  Emily Gallagher (D),  Eddie Gibbs (D),  Jessica González-Rojas (D),  Andrew Hevesi (D),  Chantel Jackson (D),  Jonathan Jacobson (D),  Rebecca Kassay (D),  Paula Kay (D),  Anna Kelles (D),  Ron Kim (D),  Micah Lasher (D),  Charles Lavine (D),  Grace Lee (D),  Dana Levenberg (D),  Nikki Lucas (D),  Jen Lunsford (D),  Zohran Mamdani (D),  John McDonald (D),  Karen McMahon (D),  Demond Meeks (D),  Marcela Mitaynes (D),  Steve Otis (D),  Amy Paulin (D),  Steven Raga (D),  Jenifer Rajkumar (D),  Phil Ramos (D),  Karines Reyes (D),  Jonathan Rivera (D),  Gabriella Romero (D),  Linda Rosenthal (D),  Nader Sayegh (D),  Thomas Schiavoni (D),  Rebecca Seawright (D),  Maryjane Shimsky (D),  Sarahana Shrestha (D),  Jo Anne Simon (D),  Tony Simone (D),  Michaelle Solages (D),  Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),  Phil Steck (D),  Steve Stern (D),  Al Stirpe (D),  Yudelka Tapia (D),  Al Taylor (D),  Emerita Torres (D),  Claire Valdez (D),  Latrice Walker (D),  David Weprin (D),  Jaime Williams (D),  Jordan Wright (D),  Stefani Zinerman (D), 

Last Action

substituted by s1464 (on 06/16/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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