Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 4, 2026Result: passed
(42) (18) (0) (3)
Senate bill · S1463 (2025-26)
Establishes extended producer responsibility for mattresses
Latest action Jun 4, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A1209, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Establishes extended producer responsibility for mattresses.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Environmental Conservation Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
Section one of the bill amends article 27 of the environmental conserva- tion law by adding a new title 34 requiring producers of mattresses to provide for the collection and recycling of their products. Section 27-3401 of the new title sets forth definitions Section 27-3403 of the new title requires producers of mattresses sold in the state to submit collection plans for the approval of the Depart- ment of Environmental Conservation(DEC). Section 27-3405 of the new title specifies the responsibilities of producers. Section 27-3407 of the new title specifies the responsibilities of retailers. Section 27-3409 of the new title specifies the responsibilities of the DEC. Section 27-3411of the new title establishes the mattress stewardship advisory board Section27-3413 of the new title provides for penalties for failure to comply. Section27-3415 of the new title provides rules and regulations. Section two of the bill provides for the applicability of new title 34. Section four the bill sets forth the effective date.
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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
Codes · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Codes · New York State Senate, Environmental Conservation · New York State Assembly, Environmental Conservation · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.
Cosponsors
Albert A. Stirpe, Andrew Gounardes and 52 more on Agora
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- Albert A. Stirpe
- Andrew Gounardes
- Anna Kelles
- Brian Cunningham
- Carrie Woerner
- Chris Burdick
- Cordell Cleare
- Crystal Peoples-Stokes
- Dana Levenberg
- David Weprin
- Didi Barrett
- Donna Lupardo
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- Edward Braunstein
- Emerita Torres
- Emily Gallagher
- Erik Bottcher
- Grace Lee
- Harry B. Bronson
- Jeffrey Dinowitz
- Jenifer Rajkumar
- Jo Anne Simon
- John T. McDonald III
- Jonathan Jacobson
- José M. Serrano
- Karen McMahon
- Karines Reyes
- Khaleel Anderson
- Linda Rosenthal
- Manny De Los Santos
- Maritza Davila
- MaryJane Shimsky
- Michaelle C. Solages
- Nader Sayegh
- Nily Rozic
- Pamela J. Hunter
- Patricia Fahy
- Patrick J. Carroll
- Pete Harckham
- Phara Souffrant Forrest
- Rachel May
- Rebecca Kassay
- Rebecca Seawright
- Robert C. Carroll
- Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
- Sarah Clark
- Sarahana Shrestha
- Steve Stern
- Steven Otis
- Steven Raga
- Toby Ann Stavisky
- Tommy Schiavoni
- Tony Simone
- William Colton
- William Conrad
The sponsor's argument
Why Brian Kavanagh says this is needed
In 2021, the United Nations published a landmark report on climate change that depicted a dismal future if we do not take all near and long-term steps to limit global warming. One step we can take is waste reduction through product stewardship programs, also known as extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs. EPR legislation works by having the manufacturers of a product, either individually or collectively, create a program which provides for the statewide collection, transportation, and recycling of the covered prod- uct. The producers are also responsible for educating residents and local governments and publicizing the program throughout the state. By shifting responsibilities from local governments to producers, EPR legislation incentivizes manufacturers to maximize a products' recycla- bility upfront. This bill would establish an EPR program exclusively for mattresses. The most environmentally beneficial way to dispose of mattresses is to recycle them. In New York State alone it is estimated that over 1 million mattresses a year are discarded. A typical mattress contains 23 cubic feet of steel, wood, cotton and foam. These materials can be recy- cled into new products such as steel building materials, industrial filters, carpet padding, clothing and wood chips. EPR mattress programs are currently in place in Connecticut (launched in 2015), California (launched in 2015) and Rhode Island (launched in 2016) and have seen great success. In 2022, Oregon became the fourth state in the nation to pass legislation creating a statewide mattress recycling program. Since these programs started over 12 million mattresses have been collected through the end of 2022, resulting in over 300 million pounds of materials being diverted from landfills and incineration. Like all EPR programs, mattress EPR legislation would usher in a greatly improved system for increased recycling that is needed to address climate change.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateApr 21, 2026Result: passed
(39) (23) (0) (1)Vote: Committee vote · Environmental Conservation
Senate Environmental ConservationMar 25, 2026Result: passed
(10) (1) (0) (0)Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateApr 28, 2025Result: passed
(36) (24) (0) (2)Vote: Committee vote · Finance
Senate FinanceMar 4, 2025Result: passed
(15) (6) (0) (1)Vote: Committee vote · Environmental Conservation
Senate Environmental ConservationFeb 11, 2025Result: passed
(10) (1) (0) (0)
Full history
- Jun 4, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Jun 4, 2026
Passed a chamber
REPASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 4, 2026
Returned to Assembly
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Jun 1, 2026
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 1463B
NY Senate
- Jun 1, 2026
Recalled From Assembly
RECALLED FROM ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
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- Jun 1, 2026
Returned to Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
- May 29, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Ways and Means
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Apr 22, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Apr 21, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Apr 21, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Apr 13, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Ways and Means
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Mar 30, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- Mar 26, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- Mar 26, 2026
Amended
AMENDED (T) 1463A
NY Senate
- Mar 25, 2026
1ST Report CAL.644
1ST REPORT CAL.644
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Jun 13, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
- May 6, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Apr 28, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Apr 28, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Apr 28, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Mar 10, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- Mar 5, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- Mar 4, 2025
1ST Report CAL.470
1ST REPORT CAL.470
NY Senate
- Mar 4, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Feb 11, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- Jan 10, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate
- Jan 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Assembly