Bill > A04055

This bill requires the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) to prohibit the use or sale of single-use plastic straws and beverage stirrers in New York state parks. By adding a new subdivision to Section 3.09 of the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, the legislation aims to reduce plastic waste in state park environments. The bill would effectively ban these specific plastic items from being used or sold within state park premises, which could help minimize environmental pollution and support more sustainable practices. The new regulation would go into effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, giving state parks time to prepare for and implement the change. This legislation is part of a broader environmental trend to reduce single-use plastics, which can harm wildlife and contribute to pollution in natural spaces.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4055