New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S3911 — Relates to food service item waste reduction

Last action — In Senate Committee

  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 January 30, 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 excess food service items in public establishments unless requested by customers.

The bill aims to reduce waste by preventing public food service establishments from automatically providing extra disposable items. Customers will need to request these items explicitly to receive them.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: You will need to ask for extra utensils or condiments at public food service establishments.

Summary

Prohibits public food service establishments operating in the state from providing excess food service items including single-use utensils, condiments, napkins and extra containers, to any customer except upon, and in accordance with, the express request of that customer.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 3911B

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  3. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  4. PRINT NUMBER 3911A

  5. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  6. 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)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S3911 do?
Prohibits public food service establishments operating in the state from providing excess food service items including single-use utensils, condiments, napkins and extra containers, to any customer except upon, and in accordance with, the express request of that customer.
Who sponsors S3911?
S3911 is sponsored by Pete Harckham.
What is the current status of S3911?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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