A 5990 New York Assembly · 2023 Regular Session

Provides for the restriction of substances in menstrual products

This bill restricts the presence of specific chemicals in menstrual products sold or distributed within the state. It defines "restricted substances" to include items like lead, mercury, formaldehyde, and various phthalates, prohibiting their use as intentionally added ingredients starting on the effective date. The law also establishes a timeline for setting lower safety thresholds for these chemicals, requiring the Department of Health to propose regulations within a year and review them every five years. Manufacturers of tampons, pads, cups, and other menstrual hygiene products must comply with these limits to sell their goods in the state.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 28, 2023 Last action Jun 3, 2024
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Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
4
Jun 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 5990C
lower
May 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 5990B
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
May 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 5990A
lower
May 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
lower
Mar 28, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 91 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Linda Rosenthal
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
NY
67
Co
Photo of Aileen Gunther
Aileen Gunther
DDemocratic
NY
100
Co
Photo of Al Stirpe
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
NY
127
Co
Photo of Al Taylor
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
NY
71
Co
Photo of Alex Bores
Alex Bores
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
73
Co
Photo of Amy Paulin
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
NY
88
Co
Photo of Andrew Hevesi
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
NY
28
Co
Photo of Angelo Santabarbara
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
NY
111
Co
Photo of Anna Kelles
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
125
Co
Photo of Bill Conrad
Bill Conrad
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
NY
140
Co
Photo of Billy Jones
Billy Jones
DDemocratic
NY
115