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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A9047A
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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
139–0
Passed · 10 other
Total votes 149
Jun 2, 2026
D
Democratic102
92% Yea
R
Republican47
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Deborah Glick
DDemocratic
Co
Grace Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
Co
Jeffrey Dinowitz
DDemocratic
Co
JG
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Ron Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Sarahana Shrestha
DDemocratic/Working Families
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