Bill > A00647

This bill aims to protect public health by addressing potential risks associated with electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). The bill requires the New York State Department of Health to create and maintain a list of toxic metals that are prohibited in the manufacture of e-cigarettes, including but not limited to lead, manganese, nickel, chromium, and zinc. Manufacturers, sellers, and distributors of e-cigarettes would be banned from producing or selling any e-cigarette products that contain these listed toxic metals, including in the heating element or other internal components. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Health conduct a comprehensive study on the long-term health effects of using e-cigarettes, with a specific focus on the potential health impacts of inhaling heated aerosols. The provisions of this bill would take effect 180 days after becoming law, giving manufacturers and sellers time to adjust their products to comply with the new regulations. By targeting potentially harmful metals and promoting research, the bill seeks to address growing concerns about the safety of e-cigarette use.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A647