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NY A02054
NY A02054Enacts the "beauty justice act"; provides for the regulation of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics; prohibits the sale of personal care products and cosmetic products containing certain restricted products.
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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the regulation of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Beauty Justice Act," which aims to regulate and restrict potentially harmful chemicals in personal care products and cosmetics sold in New York State. The bill identifies a comprehensive list of over 50 restricted substances, including heavy metals, parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, and various other chemicals linked to health risks such as cancer, hormone disruption, and neurodevelopmental problems. Starting January 1, 2029, manufacturers will be prohibited from selling personal care products containing these restricted substances as intentionally added ingredients. The bill requires the state environmental conservation department to establish and periodically review regulations around these restrictions, with a particular focus on formaldehyde-releasing chemicals. Additionally, the law mandates that by January 2028, the department must identify and assess safer alternative chemicals that can serve similar functions in personal care products. Manufacturers found in violation can face civil penalties up to $1,000 per day for first-time violations and up to $2,500 per day for subsequent violations. The bill is motivated by research showing that consumers, particularly women, are exposed to numerous potentially harmful chemicals through daily personal care product use, and aims to provide stronger protections than current federal regulations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (82)
Deborah Glick (D)*,
George Alvarez (D),
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Didi Barrett (D),
Scott Bendett (R),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Jake Blumencranz (R),
Alex Bores (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Keith Brown (R),
Chris Burdick (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Michael Durso (R),
Chris Eachus (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Jarett Gandolfo (R),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Josh Jensen (R),
Rebecca Kassay (D),
Paula Kay (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Micah Lasher (D),
Grace Lee (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Brian Manktelow (R),
John McDonald (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Misha Novakhov (R),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Stacey Pheffer Amato (D),
Ed Ra (R),
Steven Raga (D),
Jenifer Rajkumar (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Gabriella Romero (D),
Linda Rosenthal (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 Simpson (R),
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),
Claire Valdez (D),
David Weprin (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Jordan Wright (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
print number 2054a (on 06/09/2025)
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