Bill > A01276

This bill prohibits the distribution and use of paper containing bisphenol A (BPA), a potentially harmful chemical, in business and banking transaction records such as receipts and credit card transaction slips. The legislation mandates that paper manufacturers cannot produce or distribute BPA-containing paper and must replace BPA with the least toxic alternative chemical compound that is not a known human carcinogen, developmental toxin, endocrine disruptor, or reproductive toxin. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is required to establish an expert advisory committee within 60 days to evaluate and recommend safe alternatives to BPA. The department must annually update its requirements for chemical alternatives, maintain a public database of toxic compounds, and develop safe disposal and recycling methods for existing BPA-containing papers. The bill also ensures that the advisory committee consists of independent scientists with no conflicts of interest who have expertise in evaluating the toxicological effects of chemicals. The legislation will take effect 180 days after becoming law, giving businesses and manufacturers time to transition to BPA-free transaction papers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1276