Asking Albany · Res 0206-2024
The New York State Legislature to introduce and pass legislation to end the New York State Returnable Container Act
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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to introduce and pass legislation to end the New York State Returnable Container Act.
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Justin L. Brannan
This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the New York State Legislature and the Governor to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.
Summary
End the New York State Returnable Container Act.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
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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
- Adopted
Cosponsors
Shahana K. Hanif, James F. Gennaro and 1 other
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic3
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Resolution was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Mar 7, 2024
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 7, 2024
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts
NYC Council