Bill > S04558

This bill requires fashion sellers with over $100 million in annual gross receipts to conduct comprehensive environmental due diligence for their clothing, footwear, and fashion bag businesses. The legislation mandates that companies map their supply chain across four tiers of production, progressively disclosing supplier information over several years, and perform detailed environmental impact assessments. Companies must establish greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets aligned with scientific standards, track and report on their emissions annually, and implement strategies to mitigate environmental risks throughout their supply chains. Fashion sellers must submit annual due diligence reports to the New York Department of State, making most of the information publicly available, and these reports will be subject to independent verification. The bill establishes penalties for non-compliance, with fines up to $15,000 per violation per day, and creates a fashion remediation fund to support environmental benefit projects in impacted communities. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability in the fashion industry's environmental practices, with a particular focus on reducing carbon emissions and promoting responsible supply chain management.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4558