A 6093 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to prohibiting the release of certain balloons

This bill (A 6093) prohibits releasing most balloons outdoors - defined as flexible gas-filled bags made of materials like rubber or nylon - due to environmental harm from balloon debris, which pollutes waterways and harms wildlife. It directly affects event organizers, businesses, and individuals who release balloons outside, with exceptions for manned hot air balloons, government scientific experiments, and indoor releases. Violations carry fines up to $1,000 or 15 days in jail. The law aims to reduce long-term pollution and ecological damage caused by balloon fragments.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Feb 26, 2025
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