New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6003: Relates to plastic carryout bags provided by restaurants
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6003 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to plastic carryout bags provided by restaurants. Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic). It lists 5 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.
Removes the exemption for restaurants, taverns or similar food service establishments from the New York state bag waste reduction act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Anne Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Keith Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| Paula Kay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Linda Rosenthal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
“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