Bill > S00435

This bill aims to protect public health by prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes containing certain toxic metals. Specifically, the New York State Department of Health will be required to create and maintain a list of prohibited toxic metals, which currently includes lead, manganese, nickel, chromium, zinc, and potentially other harmful substances. Manufacturers, sellers, and distributors of electronic cigarettes will be banned from producing or selling e-cigarettes that contain these toxins in any part of the device, including the heating element. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Health conduct a comprehensive study on the long-term health effects of electronic cigarette use, focusing on the potential impacts of inhaling heated aerosols. The legislation will go into effect 180 days after becoming law, giving stakeholders time to adjust to the new requirements. This bill represents an effort to address potential health risks associated with electronic cigarettes by regulating their composition and studying their potential long-term consequences.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S435