New York's Bag Bill Campaigns

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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 This bill is no longer active.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 This bill is no longer active.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