A 6949 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to food service item waste reduction

Summary

Prohibits public food service establishments operating in the state from providing excess food service items including single-use utensils, condiments, napkins and extra containers, to any customer except upon, and in accordance with, the express request of that customer.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Last action Jun 4, 2026

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What changed between versions

A6949A → A6949B · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to add more sponsors and update its legislative status. Substantively, the law was changed to specifically target 'single-use' items (like plastic or paper utensils) rather than all utensils, and it now explicitly exempts reusable items for on-premises dining. The definition of 'customer' was also expanded to include those receiving food via delivery.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed to apply only to single-use items (plastic, paper, etc.) and explicitly excludes reusable items for dine-in customers, while expanding the definition of 'customer' to include delivery recipients.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'single-use utensil' to specify that the restriction applies only to items made of plastic, paper, or other disposable materials designed for one-time use.

REQUIREMENT

Modified the restriction language to apply only to 'single-use utensils' instead of all utensils, and added a new provision stating that reusable utensils for on-premises dining are not restricted.

ELIGIBILITY

Expanded the definition of 'customer' to explicitly include individuals who receive food on a delivery basis, ensuring the law covers third-party delivery services.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill text to include additional sponsors and changed the bill number from A6949-A to A6949-B to reflect its new status after committee review and amendment.

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Committee

Amendments

Jun 4, 2026

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

lower

May 28, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 6949B

lower

May 28, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

May 13, 2026

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO CODES

lower

May 28, 2025

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

lower

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 6949A

lower

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

lower

Mar 18, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

lower

1 primary · 28 co-sponsors