Int 0017-2026 · BillCommittee · Jan 28, 2026
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring covered stores to collect and recirculate reusable bags
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Farah N. LouisDemocratDistrict 45
Summary
This bill would require certain stores to have a bin for collection of unwanted reusable bags. Returned reusable bags, if in good condition, would be sanitized and reused by the store for future consumers.
Official summary of legislation · NYC Council
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Jan 28, 2026