Establishes environmental standards for ambient lead and lead contamination
This bill requires New York's environmental and health departments to establish new, stricter standards for lead in air, soil, and on surfaces like floors and window sills within 180 days. It directly affects all New Yorkers, especially children, by mandating that these standards protect against lead exposure from dust and contaminated surfaces - such as lead paint chips - that can cause health harm. The law specifies that the new standards must be at least as strict as current federal guidelines (40 CFR Part 745 as of January 13, 2025) and target blood lead levels fully protective of children's health. The bill expires one year after enactment unless extended, with immediate rule changes allowed for implementation.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2025
Last action Mar 31, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand the list of sponsors and accelerate the timeline for establishing new lead safety standards. The deadline to adopt new standards was moved from a fixed date in 2026 to 180 days after the law takes effect, and the law's expiration was changed from a fixed date to one year after it becomes effective. Additionally, the new standards must now meet or exceed specific federal guidelines.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the specific deadlines for implementation was altered to be relative to the law's effective date rather than fixed calendar dates.
TIMELINE
The deadline for departments to adopt new lead standards changed from June 1, 2026, to 180 days after the act becomes effective.
The expiration date of the act changed from July 1, 2026, to one year after the act becomes effective.
REQUIREMENT
New standards must now be no less stringent than federal standards set in 40 CFR Part 745 as of January 13, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY
The bill was amended to include six additional sponsors (Schiafoni, Lasher, Colton, Torres, Lee, and Otis) who were not on the original version.
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May 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 3682A
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Crystal Peoples-Stokes
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Bores
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
ET
Emérita Torres
DDemocratic
Co
Grace Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Jonathan Jacobson
DDemocratic
Co
Micah Lasher
DDemocratic
Co
Nader Sayegh
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Otis
DDemocratic
Co
Tommy John Schiavoni
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
William Colton
DDemocratic
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