Senate bill · S1129 (2025-26)

Prohibits the use of unencapsulated foam flotation in docks, buoys and floating structures

New York State Senate

Same as A9047, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Latest action Jun 5, 2026

Sponsor: Rachel May (State Senator, District 48, Democratic/Working Families)

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Summary

Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of foam flotation docks, buoys and floating structures in the state where such foam flotation is not fully encapsulated to prevent degradation into the environment.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the Environmental Conservation Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The purpose of this act is to prohibit the sale of foam flotation in buoys, docks, or floating structures that is not fully encapsulated.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

Environmental Conservation · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Environmental Conservation · New York State Senate, Rules · New York State Assembly, Rules · New York State Senate.

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The sponsor's argument

Why Rachel May says this is needed

Banning unencapsulated foam flotation in docks will help protect our environment and the health of our waterways. Foam flotation materials are non-biodegradable and can take hundreds of years to decompose caus- ing significant harm to marine life, ecosystems, and impairs recreation- al enjoyment of our State's natural environment. When foam flotation is used in docks without proper encapsulation, the natural erosion processes at shorelines can easily break the material into smaller, even microscopic, pieces and release harmful chemicals into the water. These pieces and chemicals are toxic to, and often ingested by, fish, and other aquatic life posing a threat to fisheries. They can also contaminate the drinking water and recreational spaces that New Yorkers rely on across the State. The bill requires that foam flotation used in docks, buoys, and floating structures must be fully encapsulated in a durable shell or barrier that prevents exposure and degradation into the environment. This will help ensure that foam flotation materials are properly contained and do not break down and release harmful chemicals into the water. BILL HISTORY: 2023-2024: S.7977-A (May) / A.8142 (Keller}

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Environmental Conservation
Senate Environmental ConservationFeb 4, 2026Result: passed
(10) (0) (0) (0)
Vote: Committee vote · Environmental Conservation
Senate Environmental ConservationMay 20, 2025Result: passed
(11) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

Jun 5, 2026
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 3, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 2, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
Jun 2, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Apr 28, 2026
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 9047B
NY Assembly

Show full history (16 earlier events)

Apr 27, 2026
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 1129B
NY Senate
Feb 9, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Feb 5, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Feb 4, 2026
1ST Report CAL.257
1ST REPORT CAL.257
NY Senate
Feb 3, 2026
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 9047A
NY Assembly
Jan 27, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Environmental Conservation
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate
Jan 15, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading CAL.224
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.224
NY Assembly
Jan 12, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Assembly
Sep 5, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Assembly
Jun 13, 2025
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 4, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 29, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 28, 2025
1ST Report CAL.1371
1ST REPORT CAL.1371
NY Senate
Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate

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