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NY A02054
Enacts 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, known as the "Beauty Justice Act," aims to regulate and restrict potentially harmful ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics sold in New York State. The legislation identifies a list of 13 categories of "restricted substances" including heavy metals, parabens, phthalates, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers, certain benzophenones, carcinogenic compounds, asbestos, and other chemicals linked to health concerns like cancer, hormone disruption, and developmental problems. Starting January 1, 2029, the bill will prohibit the sale of personal care products containing these restricted substances as intentionally added ingredients, and two years after the department's regulatory adoption, it will also restrict these substances as unintentional byproducts or contaminants above specified levels. The bill requires the state department to identify safer alternative chemicals, consult relevant research and policies, and develop comprehensive regulations. Manufacturers found in violation can face civil penalties up to $1,000 per day for first offenses and $2,500 per day for subsequent violations, with provisions allowing sellers to rely on manufacturer compliance certificates as a good faith defense.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (76)
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),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Michael Durso (R),
Chris Eachus (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Jarett Gandolfo (R),
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),
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),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Claire Valdez (D),
David Weprin (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Jordan Wright (D),
Last Action
reported referred to ways and means (on 03/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2054 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02054&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02054 |
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