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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to the restriction of certain substances in menstrual products
AI Summary
This bill establishes new regulations for menstrual products sold in New York State by defining and restricting certain harmful chemical substances. The bill defines "menstrual products" as items used to catch menstruation and vaginal discharge, such as tampons, pads, and menstrual cups. It introduces the concept of "restricted substances," which include a specific list of chemicals deemed unsafe, such as lead, mercury, formaldehyde, toluene, and various phthalates. The legislation prohibits the intentional addition of these restricted substances to menstrual products at any level, with a two-year period to establish specific threshold levels for unintentional traces of these substances. The Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Conservation, will establish and periodically review these threshold levels, which must be set at the lowest feasible level. Manufacturers must comply with these restrictions for all menstrual products distributed, sold, or offered for sale in New York State, whether for retail, wholesale, professional, commercial, or promotional purposes. The bill will take effect twelve months after becoming law, with preliminary regulatory work authorized to begin immediately.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (77)
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
George Alvarez (D),
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Didi Barrett (D),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Alex Bores (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Pat Burke (D),
Marianne Buttenschon (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Bill Conrad (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Erik Dilan (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Chris Eachus (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Billy Jones (D),
Rebecca Kassay (D),
Paula Kay (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Grace Lee (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
John McDonald (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Stacey Pheffer Amato (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Jenifer Rajkumar (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Jon Rivera (D),
Gabriella Romero (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Matt Slater (R),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Clyde Vanel (D),
David Weprin (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
John Zaccaro (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
substituted by s1548 (on 02/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1502 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01502&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01502 |
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