Summary: New York Assembly Bill A 1744
Title
Relates to registration as a redemption center and the handling fee paid to any dealer or operator of a redemption center
Status and Legislative History
- Introduced: January 14, 2025
- Current Status: Referred to the Environmental Conservation Committee
- Legislative Actions: On January 14, 2025, the bill was referred to Environmental Conservation (listed twice in the record)
Purpose and Intent
This bill appears to address two aspects of New York’s beverage container redemption system:
1) Registration of redemption centers, ensuring centers operate under formal state registration.
2) Establishing or modifying the handling fee paid to dealers or operators of redemption centers, i.e., those who process returned beverage containers.
The overarching goal is likely to standardize and regulate redemption centers, improve program accountability, and ensure appropriate compensation for centers that process redeemed containers.
Key Provisions (As Indicated by the Title)
- Registration of redemption centers:
- Create or specify registration requirements for entities acting as redemption centers.
- Define the information required for registration and any renewal processes.
- Outline compliance obligations for registered centers.
- Handling fee for redemption centers:
- Set, modify, or codify the handling fee paid to dealers or operators of redemption centers.
- Establish how the fee is calculated, the payment schedule, and eligible entities.
- Potentially specify conditions under which the fee applies and any limitations or caps.
- Administrative and enforcement elements (implied by typical structure):
- Penalties or remedies for failure to register or for noncompliance with fee provisions.
- Administrative rules or agency guidance to implement the provisions.
- Definitions (implied):
- Clear definitions of “redemption center,” “handling fee,” and related terms to avoid ambiguity.
Who Would Be Affected
- Redemption centers and their operators/dealers who process beverage container returns.
- Beverage distributors or suppliers if compensation arrangements involve suppliers.
- State agencies responsible for environmental conservation and program administration (likely the Department of Environmental Conservation or equivalent).
- Consumers who use redemption centers may experience changes in center operations or fee structures, depending on implementation.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations
- As introduced, the bill is in the early legislative stage and has been referred to Environmental Conservation.
- No enacted dates or phase-in timelines are provided in the available information; any effective dates or transition periods would be specified in the bill text.
Related Legislation
- A 8517 (prior-session), A 3375 (prior-session)
- S 1719 (companion bills in the Senate)
Sponsors
Primary: Carrie Woerner
Cosponsors include: John T. McDonald III, MaryJane Shimsky, Billy Jones, John Lemondes, Jo Anne Simon, Matthew Simpson, Brian Maher, Scott Gray, Maritza Davila, Karl Brabenec, Catalina Cruz, Phil Steck, Marianne Buttenschon, William Conrad, Andrea Bailey, Anil Beephan Jr., Joe Angelino, Donna Lupardo, Albert A. Stirpe, Karen McMahon, Harvey Epstein, Anna Kelles, Amy Paulin, Jen Lunsford, Kenneth Blankenbush, Christopher Eachus, among others.
This summary provides an accessible overview based on the bill’s title and available metadata. The exact text will specify the precise registration requirements, fee calculations, eligibility, and any implementation dates.
