S 153 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to prohibiting the release of certain balloons

This bill prohibits releasing most balloons outdoors to reduce environmental harm from balloon debris, which pollutes waterways, harms wildlife through ingestion or entanglement, and damages industries like fishing. Exceptions include scientific experiments by government agencies, manned hot air balloons, and balloons released indoors. Violating the ban can result in fines up to $1,000 or up to 15 days in jail. The law applies to common balloons containing gas (like latex or mylar) released outside, excluding the specified exceptions.
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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