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NY S04630
NY S04630Enacts the family and fire fighter protection act relating to the regulation of chemicals in upholstered furniture, mattresses and electronic enclosures; bans the use of certain flame retardant chemicals in furniture and mattresses; bans the use of certain flame retardant chemicals in electronic casings.
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Introduced
02/08/2021
02/08/2021
In Committee
06/08/2021
06/08/2021
Crossed Over
06/10/2021
06/10/2021
Passed
12/20/2021
12/20/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/31/2021
12/31/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Enacts the family and fire fighter protection act relating to the regulation of chemicals in upholstered furniture, mattresses and electronic enclosures; bans the use of certain flame retardant chemicals in furniture and mattresses; bans the use of certain flame retardant chemicals in electronic casings.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Family and Fire Fighter Protection Act," enacts new regulations related to chemicals in upholstered furniture, mattresses, and electronic enclosures. It bans the use of certain flame retardant chemicals, including halogenated, organophosphorus, organonitrogen, and nanoscale chemicals, in new upholstered furniture and mattresses starting in 2024. It also prohibits custom upholsterers from using these chemicals in repairs and reupholstering starting in 2023. Additionally, the bill bans the use of intentionally added organohalogen flame retardant chemicals in the enclosures or stands of electronic displays sold in New York starting in 2024. The bill also includes reporting requirements for electronic display manufacturers and penalties for violations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (31)
Todd Kaminsky (D)*,
Jamaal Bailey (D),
Alessandra Biaggi (D),
Philip Boyle (R),
Jabari Brisport (D),
John Brooks (D),
Leroy Comrie (D),
James Gaughran (D),
Andrew Gounardes (D),
Pete Harckham (D),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Anna Kaplan (D),
Brian Kavanagh (D),
Liz Krueger (D),
John Liu (D),
John Mannion (D),
Rachel May (D),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Peter Oberacker (R),
Roxanne Persaud (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
James Skoufis (D),
Toby Stavisky (D),
Kevin Thomas (D),
Last Action
APPROVAL MEMO.167 (on 12/31/2021)
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