New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1497: Relates to the paper carryout bag reduction fee
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1497 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the paper carryout bag reduction fee. Primary sponsor: Pat Fahy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE.
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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 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Fahy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION