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NY S00187
Bill
Status
5/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale of products containing regulated PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in New York, covering textiles, rugs, fabric treatments, cookware, ski waxes, architectural paints, cleaning products, and dental floss
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Effective January 1, 2027, bans products containing PFAS above threshold levels to be established by the Department of Environmental Conservation, with required review of those levels at least every five years
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Requires manufacturers to provide certificates of compliance to retailers assuring products do not contain regulated PFAS, signed by an authorized company official
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Exempts used products from the sales prohibition and protects retailers from liability if they relied in good faith on manufacturer compliance certificates
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day for first violations and up to $2,500 for second violations, with potential for court injunctions to stop ongoing violations
Legislative Description
Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires manufacturers of products containing PFAS to provide notice of such fact to persons that offer the products for sale or distribution; provides penalties for violations.
Last Action
referred to codes
5/22/2025