Local law · Int 0695-2024
A study of single-use plastics
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A Local Law in relation to a study of single-use plastics
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Sanitation, in consultation with the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, to conduct a comprehensive study of new waste policy initiatives that would reduce the sale, distribution and use of single-use plastic items in the city and advance environmental justice through such reduction. The final report would be due on December 1, 2023.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
Introduced at the request of the Manhattan Borough President.
From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 7, 2026. About our data
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Cosponsors
James F. Gennaro, Julie Won and 17 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic17
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- James F. Gennaro
- Julie Won
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Gale A. Brewer
- Sandra Ung
- Erik D. Bottcher
- Lincoln Restler
- Crystal Hudson
- Alexa Avilés
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Yusef Salaam
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Sep 25, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
- Sep 25, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
- Mar 19, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 19, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
NYC Council