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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

Introduced
Reported from Committee
Passed Council
Local Law
Step 1 of 4 · Introduced
Farah N. Louis
Sponsor
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

Legislative history

Last action

Jan 28, 2026

Int 0017-2026: 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 · OpenCongress NYC