Local law · Int 0017-2026
Requiring covered stores to collect and recirculate reusable bags
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring covered stores to collect and recirculate reusable bags
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require certain stores to have a bin for collection of unwanted reusable bags. Returned reusable bags, if in good condition, would be sanitized and reused by the store for future consumers.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Cosponsors
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic2
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
NYC Council