Bill
Bill > S09379
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Introduced
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
In Committee
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
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 wipes used for menstruation or other genital-tract secretions, and "restricted substances" as unsafe chemicals such as lead, mercury, and certain phthalates and parabens. The bill requires manufacturers to remove these restricted substances from feminine hygiene products sold in New York state within one year of the law's effective date.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES (on 05/23/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S9379 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09379&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09379 |
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