Bill > S08261

This bill extends the sunset date of the Mercury Thermostat Collection Act from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027. The Mercury Thermostat Collection Act is a law designed to regulate the collection and disposal of mercury thermostats, which contain toxic mercury that can be harmful to the environment and human health if not properly disposed of. By extending the act's effectiveness for an additional year, the bill ensures that the existing regulations and collection programs for mercury thermostats will continue to operate until the end of 2026, giving manufacturers, retailers, and waste management entities continued guidance on how to handle these potentially hazardous devices. The bill simply makes a technical amendment to the original 2013 law, changing the expiration date while maintaining all other provisions of the original Mercury Thermostat Collection Act.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8261