New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 420
Relates to false claims about recyclability and plastic container labeling
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- John Liu (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- Liz Krueger (Democratic/Working Families)
- Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families)
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
State vote data last updated Oct 19, 2026, 4:03 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 Senate | Environmental Conservation Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| May 13, 2025 Senate | Environmental Conservation Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Apr 29, 2025 Senate | Environmental Conservation Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION - Apr 29, 2025 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE - Jan 8, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION