Provides for the restriction of substances in menstrual products
This bill restricts certain harmful chemicals in menstrual products sold in New York State. It prohibits manufacturers from intentionally adding specific substances like lead, mercury, formaldehyde, phthalates, and PFAS (a class of chemicals including Teflon-like compounds) to products such as tampons, pads, and menstrual cups. Starting immediately upon the bill's effective date (12 months after enactment), these chemicals cannot be added as intentional ingredients, with future safety thresholds for remaining traces to be set by health and environmental agencies by 2029. The law applies to all distributors and sellers of menstrual products within New York.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Feb 10, 2025
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REFERRED TO HEALTH
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1 primary · 76 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
Co
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Bores
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
Co
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Bill Conrad
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Billy Jones
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Cunningham
DDemocratic
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