Relates to recycling electronic cigarettes

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dana Levenberg and 1 co-sponsor

A 3059 would require e-cigarette producers to finance and run take-back/recycling programs, boosting proper disposal and reducing e-waste.

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Overview

Bill Number: A 3059

Title: Relates to recycling electronic cigarettes

Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (primary), Dana Levenberg (co-sponsor)

Status: Referred to Environmental Conservation

Introduced: January 23, 2025

Related Bills (prior-session): A 8884, A 1598

Legislative Actions: Both entries show “2025-01-23: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION”

Note: The information provided here reflects the summary details available in the bill’s metadata. The full text of the bill would be needed to confirm the exact provisions and requirements.

Purpose and Intent

Based on the title, A 3059 aims to establish or modify requirements related to the recycling or end-of-life management of electronic cigarettes. The bill would ordinarily seek to reduce improper disposal, encourage proper collection, and promote recycling or safe handling of e-cigarette devices and components.

Key Provisions (Not Confirmed in Available Text)

The exact language and provisions of A 3059 are not included in the provided materials. Bill texts of this nature typically address:
- Responsibilities for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers (e.g., financing or participating in take-back or recycling programs)
- Definitions (e.g., what constitutes an “electronic cigarette,” “e-waste,” and “recycling”)
- Collection and recycling requirements (locations, methods, and processes)
- Reporting and compliance obligations (data on volumes collected, program performance)
- Funding mechanisms (producer responsibility fees, grants, or program budgets)
- Labeling, consumer education, and public outreach
- Penalties or enforcement mechanisms for noncompliance
- Coordination with local governments or solid waste management programs

Because the exact provisions are not provided here, readers should consult the full bill text to confirm the specific requirements and any exemptions or timelines.

Affected Parties and Impacts

Manufacturers and distributors of electronic cigarettes

Retailers that sell e-cigarette products -Consumers who use electronic cigarettes

Local governments and solid-waste/household hazardous waste programs

Waste management and recycling facilities

Potential public health and environmental benefits from improved handling of electronic cigarette waste

Timeline and Procedural Posture

Introduced: January 23, 2025

Referred to: Environmental Conservation (committee stage)

Next steps: The bill would progress through committee hearings, possible amendments, and floor votes in the Assembly. If approved, it would proceed to the Senate (or other applicable steps) per the chamber’s legislative process.

How to Track or Learn More

Check the New York State Assembly website for the full text of A 3059

Review any committee reports, fiscal notes, and sponsor memos

Monitor status updates for related bills A 8884 and A 1598 for historical context

Look for public hearings or stakeholder testimony related to environmental conservation and waste management

If you’d like, I can pull in the current text of A 3059 and provide a section-by-section breakdown once available.

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