New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 6671
Relates to false claims about recyclability and plastic container labeling
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Deborah Glick (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- MaryJane Shimsky (Democratic/Working Families)
- Carrie Woerner (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Provides that it is deceptive to misrepresent that a product or package is recyclable unless it can be collected, separated or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program for reuse or use in manufacturing or assembling another item; requires the department of environmental conservation to develop regulations on types and forms of plastic products and packaging for which a claim of recyclability may be made; requires all rigid plastic containers sold in this state be labeled with a code that indicates the resin used to produce such container; makes related provisions.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION - Mar 7, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION