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NY A01749
NY A01749Enacts 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; makes related provisions.
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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
06/16/2025
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, titled the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act," mandates that companies selling or distributing packaging materials must register with a designated packaging reduction organization to develop and implement a plan for reducing and recycling packaging. This organization, a non-profit entity, will act on behalf of these companies, known as "producers," to manage their packaging waste responsibilities. The act defines various terms, including "packaging material" (any material used to contain or present a product), "producer" (the entity responsible for packaging, with specific definitions for different sales channels like retail and e-commerce), and "packaging reduction and recycling organization" (a non-profit that develops and implements the plan). Producers will be responsible for reporting their packaging usage, paying fees based on the type and amount of packaging, and meeting specific standards for reduction, recycled content, and recyclability. The act also establishes a "packaging reduction and recycling advisory council" to review plans and make recommendations, and requires a statewide needs assessment to identify barriers and opportunities in packaging waste management. Furthermore, it prohibits certain toxic substances in packaging and sets targets for reducing non-reusable packaging and increasing the use of recycled content and reusable packaging. The act aims to create a comprehensive system for managing packaging waste, promoting sustainability, and ensuring convenient collection and recycling for all residents.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (78)
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),
Michael Cashman (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),
John McDonald (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Diana Moreno (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)
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