NYS-6071In Committee

Creates the "Pennies for Parks" program providing funds for capital expenditures at state parks and historic sites; imposes a fee on single use plastic carryout bags

Jurisdiction:
New York
Type:
Incentives
Last action:
Jan 7, 2026
Plastic Packaging
Bill imposes a fee on single-use plastic bags to fund parks, which relates to plastic waste reduction but is a consumption tax rather than true EPR or product stewardship legislation.

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