New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A9047 — Prohibits the use of unencapsulated foam flotation in docks, buoys and floating structures

Last action — In Senate Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced September 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Prohibits unencapsulated foam flotation in docks, buoys, and floating structures.

This bill bans the sale and distribution of foam flotation that is not fully encapsulated in docks, buoys, and floating structures. The aim is to prevent environmental degradation caused by foam materials.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means reduced environmental pollution from foam materials that can degrade in water bodies.

Summary

Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of foam flotation docks, buoys and floating structures in the state where such foam flotation is not fully encapsulated to prevent degradation into the environment.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO RULES

  2. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  3. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  4. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 9047B

  5. AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 9047A

  6. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.224

  7. REPORTED

  8. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  9. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A9047 do?
Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of foam flotation docks, buoys and floating structures in the state where such foam flotation is not fully encapsulated to prevent degradation into the environment.
Who sponsors A9047?
A9047 is sponsored by Anna Kelles.
What is the current status of A9047?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced September 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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