New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S7408 — Relates to requiring food service establishments to permit the use of reusable beverage and food containers provided by customers

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill allows customers to use their own reusable containers at food service establishments.

This bill requires food service establishments to accept reusable beverage and food containers from customers for refills or leftovers. Establishments must also display signs informing customers of this policy.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Customers can bring their own containers for refills and leftovers, supporting sustainability efforts.

Summary

Requires food service establishments to permit the use of reusable beverage and food containers provided by customers when requesting a beverage refill or requesting leftovers from a partially consumed meal to be packaged and post signs to inform customers that they are permitted to do so.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. AMENDED 7408B

  7. 1ST REPORT CAL.979

  8. PRINT NUMBER 7408A

  9. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH

  10. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  11. RETURNED TO SENATE

  12. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  13. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  14. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  15. PASSED SENATE

  16. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  17. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  18. 1ST REPORT CAL.1094

  19. REFERRED TO HEALTH

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S7408 do?
Requires food service establishments to permit the use of reusable beverage and food containers provided by customers when requesting a beverage refill or requesting leftovers from a partially consumed meal to be packaged and post signs to inform customers that they are permitted to do so.
Who sponsors S7408?
S7408 is sponsored by Patricia Fahy.
What is the current status of S7408?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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