A 8142 New York Assembly · 2023 Regular Session

Prohibits the use of polystyrene foam docks, buoys and floating structures

This bill bans the sale, offering for sale, and distribution of docks, buoys, and floating structures made from specific types of polystyrene foam within the state. The law defines the prohibited materials as expanded, extruded, and rigid polystyrene and covers various water-based structures such as swimming platforms, mooring buoys, and floating homes. Effective January 1, 2026, businesses and individuals will no longer be able to sell or distribute these foam-based products, while the act itself takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Oct 2023
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Introduced Oct 13, 2023 Last action May 30, 2024
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May 22, 2024
Assembly · Referred to committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
May 14, 2024
Assembly · Referred to committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
May 10, 2024
Assembly · Amendment adopted
PRINT NUMBER 8142A
May 10, 2024
Assembly · Amendment adopted
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Jan 3, 2024
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Oct 13, 2023
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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