New York's Bag Bill Campaigns
There have been several bag bills introduced in either the New York Senate or House. Click on the links below for language and status updates of each bill.
A01142
Summary: Places a 15 cent charge on plastic carryout bags.
Status: Held in Committee. This bill is no longer active.
Author: Assemblymember Ortiz
A01814
Summary: Requires certain grocery stores to train employees on the use and distribution of plastic bags.
Status: Referred to the Environmental Cnservation Comm.
Author: Assemblymember Jaffee
A05107
Summary: Places a charge, no more than 25 cents, on each plastic carryout bag.
Status: Referred to the Cities Committee. This bill is no longer active.
Author: Assemblymember Kellner
S03127
Summary: Places a 5 cent charge on plastic carryout bags.
Status: Passed Senate 6/20, now heads to Assembly.
Author: Senator Oppenheimer
C4R Contact: Sue Vang (916) 551-1751

