Bill > A07594

This bill prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials containing certain toxic substances, specifically PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances), PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), or lead at levels exceeding 90 parts per million, starting January 1, 2027. Manufacturers of such materials must provide a certificate of compliance to distributors and retailers, confirming that their products meet the new safety standards. If the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation suspects a product does not comply, manufacturers must either provide independent laboratory test results proving compliance or notify sellers that the product cannot be sold in the state. Retailers who rely in good faith on a manufacturer's compliance certificate will not be held liable for violations. The bill imposes civil penalties for non-compliance, with fines up to $1,000 per day for the first violation and up to $2,500 for subsequent violations. The law aims to protect children by reducing exposure to potentially harmful chemicals in playground surfaces, and manufacturers will have until January 2027 to modify their products to meet the new requirements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7594