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S. 77222025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEDEMOCRAT

Relates to returnable beverage containers; repealer

Introduced May 1, 2025Chris Ryan (D-NY)

Summary

Relates to returnable beverage containers; amends certain definitions relating thereto; repeals a certain provision of law relating thereto; provides that a dealer whose place of business is less than ten thousand square feet and whose primary business is the sale of food or beverages for consumption off-premises may obtain an exemption from the obligation to accept empty beverage containers for redemption under certain conditions; provides for different handling fees for beverage containers accepter by a deposit initiator from a dealer or operator of a redemption center; provides that a deposit initiator shall have the right to conduct audits of containers presented for redemption by redemption centers or dealers subject to certain provisions; provides requirements for groups of deposit initiators and brands to form a commingling group; relates to provisions governing redemption centers.

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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
May 1, 2025

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Senate
Jun 9, 2025

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Senate
Jun 9, 2025

PRINT NUMBER 7722A

Senate
Jan 7, 2026

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Senate