A 5488 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and use of wire grill brushes

This bill bans the manufacture, sale, and use of wire-bristled grill brushes in New York State starting January 1, 2026. It directly affects consumers who use these brushes for cleaning grills and businesses that produce or sell them. The law prohibits all aspects of the product’s lifecycle - manufacturing, distribution, retail, and personal use - without exceptions. The bill is part of environmental conservation law, with the state holding exclusive authority over enforcement. No specific safety or environmental rationale is provided in the bill text.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 14, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Feb 14, 2025
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Chantel Jackson
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