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NY A07063
Bill
Status
12/30/2022
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Fahy
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale or offer for sale of apparel containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as intentionally added chemicals in New York State
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Defines PFAS as a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom
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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
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Defines "intentionally added chemical" as a chemical that serves an intended function in a product component
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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