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Introduced
01/09/2019
01/09/2019
In Committee
06/14/2019
06/14/2019
Crossed Over
05/20/2019
05/20/2019
Passed
12/17/2019
12/17/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/23/2019
12/23/2019
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to reducing the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting activities The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce the use of PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) chemicals in firefighting activities in New York. It prohibits the discharge or use of PFAS-containing Class B firefighting foam for training purposes, and restricts the manufacture, sale, and distribution of such foam, with some exceptions for use at terminals, oil refineries, and chemical plants, as well as for emergency situations for a limited period. The bill also requires manufacturers of firefighting personal protective equipment containing PFAS to provide written notice to purchasers, and empowers the Office of Fire Prevention and Control to promulgate regulations and request compliance certificates from manufacturers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Brad Hoylman (D)*,
Alessandra Biaggi (D),
Neil Breslin (D),
John Brooks (D),
David Carlucci (D),
Pete Harckham (D),
Anna Kaplan (D),
Brian Kavanagh (D),
Shelley Mayer (D),
Jen Metzger (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
James Skoufis (D),
Toby Stavisky (D),
Last Action
APPROVAL MEMO.61 (on 12/23/2019)
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