S00420Introduced in the Senate
Provides that it is deceptive to misrepresent that a product or package is recyclable unless it can be collected, separated or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program for reuse or use in manufacturing or assembling another item; requires the department of environmental conservation to develop regulations on types and forms of plastic products and packaging for which a claim of recyclability may be made; requires all rigid plastic containers sold in this state be labeled with a code that indicates the resin used to produce such container; makes related provisions.
Introduced by John Liu, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provides that it is deceptive to misrepresent that a product or package is recyclable unless it can be collected, separated or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program for reuse or use in manufacturing or assembling another item; requires the department of environmental conservation to develop regulations on types and forms of plastic products and packaging for which a claim of recyclability may be made; requires all rigid plastic containers sold in this state be labeled with a code that indicates the resin used to produce such container; makes related provisions.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Vote · February 4, 2026
9
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| Brian Kavanagh | 27 | Yes |
| Jose Serrano | 29 | Yes |
| Peter Harckham | 40 | Yes |
| Michelle Hinchey | 41 | Yes |
| Daniel Stec | 45 | No |
| Patricia Fahy | 46 | Yes |
| Rachel May | 48 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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