New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1189: Limits tinted green and brown to compostable plastic bags for the purposes of bag waste reduction
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1189 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Limits tinted green and brown to compostable plastic bags for the purposes of bag waste reduction. Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that bags exempt from bag waste reduction shall not be tinted green or brown unless it is a compostable plastic bag.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Paulin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION