BILL NUMBER: S1730
SPONSOR: FAHY
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the
sale of plastic trash bags
 
PURPOSE:
To require plastic trash bags to contain a minimum percentage of post-
consumer material.
 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
Section 1. Amends Article 27 of the environmental conservation law,
creating a new title 30, 'Regulation of Plastic Trash Bags.'
2. Mandates that plastic trash bags sold in the state contain at least
30% recycled post-consumer material.
3. Establishes labeling requirements and penalties for violations.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Plastic pollution has a detrimental impact on the environment and
climate. This legislation increases opportunities for the use of post-
consumer plastics, thereby promoting recycling and reducing plastic
production. It aligns with similar laws in California but sets a higher
standard of 30% recycled content.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
A8878 (2019-20), A3310 (2021-22), A3820 (2023-24)
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
January 1, 2026.