Bill > S05865

This bill amends the state finance law to prohibit state and local governmental entities, including public benefit corporations, from purchasing single-use plastic bottles except under specific circumstances. The exceptions to this prohibition include situations where: (1) no practical alternative exists, (2) health requirements or emergencies necessitate their use, or (3) existing contract requirements would be compromised. If any governmental entity violates this provision, the attorney general is required to investigate the violation and submit a report to key state leadership, including the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly. The legislation aims to reduce plastic waste by limiting government procurement of single-use plastic water bottles, reflecting a growing environmental concern about plastic pollution. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, signaling an urgent intent to implement these restrictions on plastic bottle purchases by government agencies.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5865