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NY S03852
Bill
Status
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Hinchey
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials containing intentionally added PFAS, PAHs, or lead in New York starting January 1, 2027, with lead levels capped at no more than 90 parts per million
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Requires manufacturers to provide retailers with a signed certificate of compliance confirming products meet the toxic substance requirements
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Mandates the Department of Environmental Conservation establish maximum allowable levels for these substances at the lowest feasibly achievable levels, with required review at least every five years
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Imposes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day for first violations and up to $2,500 for second violations
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Exempts retailers from liability if they relied in good faith on a manufacturer's certificate of compliance, and does not require recall of materials sold before January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or more than ninety parts per million of lead; requires manufacturers of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or more than ninety parts per million of lead to provide notice of such fact to distributors and retailers of such materials; provides penalties for violations.
Last Action
referred to environmental conservation
3/16/2026