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Introduced
01/14/2021
01/14/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to the regulation of ingredients in feminine hygiene products
AI Summary
This bill amends the public health law to regulate the ingredients in feminine hygiene products. It defines "feminine hygiene products" as items like tampons, pads, and douches, and "restricted substances" as certain unsafe chemicals, including lead, mercury, formaldehyde, and parabens. The bill prohibits manufacturers from distributing feminine hygiene products containing these restricted substances within one year of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (28)
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D)*,
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Marianne Buttenschon (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Karen McMahon (D),
Yuh-Line Niou (D),
Danny O'Donnell (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Gina Sillitti (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A2246 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02246&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02246 |
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