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NY S07821

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires manufacturers selling children's products, mattresses, or upholstered furniture containing fiberglass in New York to include a prominent permanent label warning consumers about potential harm from ingestion, inhalation, or skin exposure

  • Defines "children's product" as non-clothing products intended for children under 12 years of age, excluding electronics, medical devices, and internal components that would not contact a child's skin or mouth

  • Prohibits custom upholsterers from using replacement components containing fiberglass when repairing, reupholstering, or restoring children's products, mattresses, or upholstered furniture

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $500 per violation

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026, with immediate authorization for agencies to develop necessary regulations

Legislative Description

Prohibits the sale of children's products, mattresses and upholstered furniture containing fiberglass unless they contain a prominent label; defines children's product; prohibits custom upholsterers from repairing or restoring any children's product, mattress or furniture with parts that contain fiberglass; provides remedies for violations.

Last Action

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs and Protection1/7/2026
Codes6/12/2025
Consumer Affairs and Protection5/9/2025

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