Bill > S08412

This bill extends an existing exemption in the environmental conservation law related to certain chemicals used in mattresses for an additional year. Specifically, the bill amends a previous law to extend the exemption for textiles made with modacrylic fiber components without antimony trioxide (when used as an internal barrier material in memory foam or gel foam mattresses) and aramid fibers (when used in the fabric covering the non-sleep surface of a one-sided mattress). The original expiration date of January 1, 2026, is being changed to January 1, 2027, effectively delaying regulation of these specific mattress materials for one more year. The bill aims to provide manufacturers continued flexibility in using these materials while potentially giving more time for further regulatory review or industry adaptation. The change is technical in nature and appears to be a routine extension of an existing chemical use exemption in mattress manufacturing.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8412