Bill > S03993

This bill allows individuals to bring reusable beverage containers made primarily of aluminum or stainless steel into sports venues for professional or collegiate sporting events, with some specific restrictions. The bill defines a "reusable beverage container" as a drinking vessel designed for multiple uses, such as a bottle or cup, and a "sports venue" as a building or structure hosting professional or collegiate sporting competitions. While sports venues must permit these containers, they can impose certain conditions: the containers must be empty upon entry, cannot have a cap, and are limited to containers holding 24 fluid ounces or less. If a sports venue fails to comply with these requirements, they will face civil penalties of $500 for the first violation and $750 for subsequent violations. The law will take effect 120 days after it becomes official, providing time for sports venues to prepare for and implement these new guidelines.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3993