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NY A07337
NY A07337Prohibits the sale and distribution of mercury-added lamps on and after January 1, 2026.
summary
Introduced
05/17/2023
05/17/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting the sale and distribution of mercury-added lamps; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto
AI Summary
This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to prohibit the sale, offer for sale, and distribution of mercury-added lamps on and after January 1, 2026. It also repeals an existing provision related to mercury-added lamps, effective on the same date. The purpose of this bill is to phase out the use of mercury-containing lighting products in New York, as mercury is a toxic substance that can have harmful environmental and health impacts.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to environmental conservation (on 01/03/2024)
Taxonomy
Environment
- ‐ Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Substances
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A7337 | 05/17/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07337&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A07337 | 05/17/2023 |
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