Bill > A05488

This bill proposes to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and use of wire grill brushes in New York State, effective January 1, 2026. Under the proposed legislation, a wire grill brush is defined as a brush with wire bristles specifically used for cleaning grills. The bill would make it illegal for any person to manufacture, distribute, sell, offer for sale, or use wire grill brushes within the state after the specified date. The legislation gives exclusive jurisdiction over wire grill brushes to the state, meaning local municipalities cannot create their own regulations on this issue. Additionally, the bill authorizes the state department to create and implement any necessary rules and regulations to enforce this prohibition. While the bill text does not explicitly state the reason for the ban, wire grill brushes are often considered dangerous because their bristles can break off and potentially be ingested or cause injury when they become embedded in food.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5488