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NY S03797
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Zellnor Myrie
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 6-month moratorium on installing synthetic turf containing crumb rubber (ground rubber from waste tires) in parks, athletic fields, and other venues
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Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation, in cooperation with the Department of Health, to conduct a comprehensive study on environmental and health risks of synthetic turf, including exposure pathways such as inhalation, groundwater leaching, and dermal absorption
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Mandates a site-specific environmental impact statement for any future action involving synthetic turf installation, assessing public health risks and chemical migration into air, water, and soil
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Defines crumb rubber as containing potentially hazardous components including arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, vanadium, zinc, and acetone
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The moratorium and study provisions automatically expire upon the DEC's submission of its findings and recommendations report to the Governor and legislature
Legislative Description
Establishes a moratorium on the installation of synthetic turf pending a comprehensive environmental and public health study; relates to environmental impact assessments of the use of synthetic turf; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/7/2026