A 9047 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits the use of unencapsulated foam flotation in docks, buoys and floating structures

This bill prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of polystyrene foam docks, buoys, and floating structures in the state starting January 1, 2027. It directly affects businesses that manufacture, sell, or distribute these products, including manufacturers of foam docks and retailers. The law bans items made with expanded polystyrene foam, extruded polystyrene foam, or rigid polystyrene, covering structures like boat docks, navigation markers, and recreational platforms. The prohibition applies to all sales and distribution within the state, with no exceptions specified. The bill defines key terms like "dock" and "floating structure" to clarify its scope.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Sep 5, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2026
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What changed between versions

A9047A A9047B · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill version adds a new sponsor, Schiavoni, and updates the bill's procedural history to reflect additional amendments made during the third reading. The most significant policy change is the effective date: the law banning unencapsulated foam flotation will now take effect two years after becoming law, rather than immediately, providing a longer transition period for manufacturers and consumers.
Scope change
The scope of the bill's application remains unchanged; it still targets docks, buoys, and floating structures in New York State.
TIMELINE

The effective date of the foam flotation ban was changed from 'immediately' to 'two years after it shall have become a law'.

A new provision was added authorizing the creation of necessary rules and regulations to implement the act on the new effective date.

SCOPE

Assemblyman Schiavoni was added to the list of bill sponsors.

TECHNICAL

The bill's procedural history was updated to reflect that it was 'again amended on third reading' and the document tracking number was updated.

Floor votes · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

How they voted

1390
Passed · 10 other
Total votes 149
Jun 2, 2026
D Democratic102
94 Yea 8
92% Yea
R Republican47
45 Yea 2
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Jun 3, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 9047B
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 9047A
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Sep 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors

Sponsors