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NY A07063

Bill

Status

Passed

12/30/2022

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Fahy

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale or offer for sale of apparel containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as intentionally added chemicals in New York State

  • Defines PFAS as a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom

  • Defines "apparel" to include clothing items for regular or formal wear such as undergarments, shirts, pants, dresses, and diapers, but excludes professional uniforms and outerwear intended for extreme conditions

  • Defines "intentionally added chemical" as a chemical that serves an intended function in a product component

  • Effective date of December 31, 2023, with authority to promulgate necessary rules and regulations before that date

Legislative Description

Prohibits the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in apparel as an intentionally added chemical.

Last Action

approval memo.100

12/30/2022

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation5/17/2022
Rules5/9/2022
Environmental Conservation4/21/2021

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