New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 1497
Relates to the paper carryout bag reduction fee
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Patricia Fahy (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Implements a one year phase-in period for a local law, ordinance or resolution imposing a paper carryout bag reduction fee where forty percent of such fees are returned to such county or city for the purpose of purchasing and distributing reusable bags, with priority given to low- and fixed-income communities, and after the first year, such forty percent of fees shall be remitted to the person who collected the fees.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 Senate | Environmental Conservation Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| May 20, 2025 Senate | Environmental Conservation Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION - May 28, 2025 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE - Jan 10, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION