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NY S02000

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/19/2019

Primary Sponsor

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of food packaging containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances that are intentionally or knowingly added directly or through constituent components

  • Defines "food package" as packaging intended for direct food contact comprised substantially of paper, paperboard, or plant-derived materials

  • Defines "PFAS substances" as fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom

  • Takes effect December 31, 2021, with regulatory implementation authorized immediately

Legislative Description

Relates to the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in food packaging.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

12/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules12/28/2020
Environmental Conservation1/8/2020
Rules6/19/2019
Environmental Conservation1/18/2019

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