Relates to plastic carryout bags provided by restaurants
This bill removes an exemption that previously allowed restaurants, taverns, and similar food service establishments in New York to provide plastic carryout bags without restriction. It amends the state's bag waste reduction law to require these businesses to follow the same rules as other retailers regarding plastic bag usage. The key change means restaurants can no longer use plastic bags for takeout food without adhering to the state's bag reduction requirements. This directly affects all food service businesses that provide plastic bags for customer takeout or delivery.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about A 6003
Scope: NY
Hi! I can help you understand A 6003. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline