Relates to false claims about recyclability and plastic container labeling
Summary
Provides that it is deceptive to misrepresent that a product or package is recyclable unless it can be collected, separated or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program for reuse or use in manufacturing or assembling another item; requires the department of environmental conservation to develop regulations on types and forms of plastic products and packaging for which a claim of recyclability may be made; requires all rigid plastic containers sold in this state be labeled with a code that indicates the resin used to produce such container; makes related provisions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Liu
DDemocratic
Co
Liz Krueger
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
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