A 11369 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Enacts the "extended producer responsibility for artificial turf act of 2026"

This bill establishes an "Extended Producer Responsibility" program for artificial turf, requiring manufacturers and importers to manage the collection and disposal of discarded products within the state. To comply, producers must submit a plan to the state department outlining how they will fund and implement collection sites, which can be permanent locations or mobile units that accept all types of turf regardless of brand. The law defines key terms such as "producer" and "recycling" to ensure that companies selling artificial turf are financially responsible for its end-of-life management through reuse, recycling, or proper disposal rather than relying solely on consumers or taxpayers.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 14, 2026 Last action May 29, 2026
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A11369 A11369A · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to expand the definition of 'artificial turf' to include both natural and synthetic materials, broadening the scope of products covered by the new extended producer responsibility law. Additionally, a new definition for 'infill' was added to clarify that loose materials used within artificial turf systems are included in the regulatory framework. These changes ensure that the law covers a wider range of turf products and specific components, potentially increasing the number of producers subject to recycling and disposal obligations.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include natural materials developed to resemble grass under the definition of 'artificial turf', and the definition was clarified to explicitly include 'infill' materials.
DEFINITION

The definition of 'artificial turf' was changed to include 'natural and synthetic materials' instead of just 'synthetic materials', broadening the types of products subject to the act.

A new definition for 'infill' was added, defining it as loose material installed within artificial turf systems to provide ballast and stability, ensuring these materials are covered by the extended producer responsibility requirements.

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May 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO RULES 11369A
lower
May 28, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 20, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
lower
May 14, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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