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NY A00073
Requires the display of certain labels and warnings on gas stoves sold, displayed for sale, or offered for sale at retail to a consumer in this state; authorizes the department of state to adopt regulations regarding the placement and format of such labels; provides for penalties; authorizes the attorney general to enforce such provisions.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to labeling requirements for gas stoves
AI Summary
This bill requires gas stove manufacturers and sellers to display prominent warning labels on gas stoves sold in New York State that inform consumers about potential health risks associated with these appliances. The required warning label must clearly state that gas stoves can emit harmful pollutants like nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, benzene, and formaldehyde, which can potentially cause respiratory health problems and may contribute to or exacerbate illnesses like asthma. The label must be in a readable font size and placed in a visible location on the stove or its packaging. The Department of State will be responsible for creating regulations about label placement and format, and will provide a model label on its website. Penalties for non-compliance include an initial warning, followed by civil fines of up to $250 for a second violation and up to $1,000 for subsequent violations. The bill is part of a broader effort to raise public awareness about indoor air quality risks, particularly noting that Americans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors where pollutant concentrations can be significantly higher than outdoors. The legislation is set to take effect one year after becoming law, giving manufacturers and retailers time to comply with the new labeling requirements.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (63)
Michaelle Solages (D)*,
George Alvarez (D),
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Keith Brown (R),
Chris Burdick (D),
Noah Burroughs (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Monique Chandler-Waterman (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Chris Eachus (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Larinda Hooks (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Rebecca Kassay (D),
Paula Kay (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Micah Lasher (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Nikki Lucas (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Demond Meeks (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Kwani O'Pharrow (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Gabriella Romero (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Amanda Septimo (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Emerita Torres (D),
Claire Valdez (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
reported referred to rules (on 05/28/2025)
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