A 6020 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the regulation of the sale of plastic trash bags

This bill requires all plastic trash bags sold in the state to contain at least 30% recycled post-consumer material by weight, starting January 1, 2028. It directly affects manufacturers (who make the bags) and retailers (who sell them), mandating they label packages with the recycled content percentage. Retailers face $500 penalties for first violations after a warning, while manufacturers face $500 per violation. The law aims to increase recycled content in common household waste bags through specific material requirements and labeling.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Feb 25, 2025
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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