New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 706: Updates the definition of the term reusable bag
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 706 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Updates the definition of the term reusable bag. Primary sponsor: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families). 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.
Updates the definition of the term "reusable bag", as used in the environmental conservation law, to specify minimum material and durability standards.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel May | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
| Michelle Hinchey | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 41 |
| James Skoufis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“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