Bill > S07507

This bill introduces a comprehensive regulation aimed at reducing paper waste from receipts by modifying the environmental conservation law. Starting January 1, 2028, businesses will be required to provide proof of purchase (receipts) only at the consumer's request, with exceptions for state or federal legal requirements. By January 1, 2030, businesses must offer consumers the choice between electronic or paper receipts, though they are not obligated to provide electronic receipts during technical difficulties like internet connectivity issues or power outages. Businesses with annual gross revenues of $5 million or less will have a slightly later implementation timeline, with full compliance required by January 1, 2032. The bill defines key terms such as "business," "consumer," and "electronic form," and establishes a graduated enforcement mechanism where the first violation results in a warning, and subsequent violations incur a $20 civil penalty, not to exceed $300 annually. The state department and attorney general are authorized to enforce these regulations, and the law explicitly states that jurisdiction over paper receipt restrictions is exclusively vested in the state, preventing local jurisdictions from implementing conflicting regulations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7507