Bill > S04691

This bill prohibits the sale and distribution of compact fluorescent mercury-added lamps (CFLs) and linear fluorescent mercury-added lamps starting January 1, 2028, with several specific exceptions. The bill precisely defines these lamp types by their technical characteristics, including base type, color temperature, and light emission properties. Existing stock of these lamps can be sold until July 1, 2028. The bill provides numerous exemptions for specialized lamps used in specific contexts, such as medical and veterinary devices, research, image capture and projection, specialized scientific applications, and lamps with unique ultraviolet light properties (like germicidal or ozone-generating lamps). Exemptions also cover lamps used in specific industries like pharmaceutical manufacturing, spectroscopy, and certain medical diagnostics. The legislation aims to reduce mercury-containing lamp usage by restricting their commercial availability while maintaining access for critical scientific, medical, and specialized technical applications. The bill will take effect 30 days after becoming law, providing a clear timeline for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers to adapt to the new restrictions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4691