New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5072: Relates to the paper carryout bag reduction fee
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5072 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the paper carryout bag reduction fee. Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. 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.
Implements a one year phase-in period for a local law, ordinance or resolution imposing a paper carryout bag reduction fee where forty percent of such fees are returned to such county or city for the purpose of purchasing and distributing reusable bags, with priority given to low- and fixed-income communities, and after the first year, such forty percent of fees shall be remitted to the person who collected the fees.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Anne Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Vivian Cook | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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