Unresolved Legislation
With over 20,000 bills introduced in the 2023-24 Legislative Session, many bills never reached the floor for a vote. Below is a list of the legislation that was negotiated arduously, but that was ultimately not passed in both chambers:
Extended Producer Responsibility– This legislation would create a new mechanism to enable New York State to implement packaging and recycling standards on manufacturers. Under the provisions of the bill, companies would be financially responsible for the appropriate recycling of any packaging item.
Bigger Better Bottle Bill– The bill would raise redemption fees for certain beverage containers, including raising: the deposit refund value to ten cents, the handling fee to six cents, and improve the redemption process through implementation of grants to establish new redemption centers.
NY HEAT Act– The bill aims to cap utility payments for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers, eliminate a subsidy for companies to install new gas hookups, and empower the state’s Public Service Commission to enact regulations promoting the transition away from gas. Governor Hochul had included parts of the bill in her Executive Budget proposal.
NY Privacy Act– This legislation would have enshrined mandatory transparency-related data practices; the right for consumers to access, correct, and delete their data; and the requirement for businesses to obtain explicit consent before sharing personal information with third parties. The bill also proposed strong enforcement mechanisms, including significant penalties for non-compliance
Aid in Dying– The New York State Aid in Dying legislation proposes to allow terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less to live the option to request and receive prescription medication to peacefully end their lives. |