S 7839 NY
Prohibits the sale of medical adhesives and bandages containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
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Summary
This bill prohibits the sale of medical adhesives and bandages containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in New York. PFAS are persistent chemicals that do not break down in the environment. The bill establishes penalties for manufacturers and sellers who violate this prohibition. The goal is to reduce exposure to PFAS through medical products.
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Official abstract
Prohibits the sale of medical adhesives and bandages containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; provides penalties for violations.
Sponsor (1)
- Michelle Hinchey Democratic · primary
1 coauthor / cosponsor
- Cordell Cleare Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (11)
- May 9, 2025 REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION · upper
- Jun 9, 2025 AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION · upper
- Jun 9, 2025 PRINT NUMBER 7839A · upper
- Jan 7, 2026 REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION · upper
- Apr 21, 2026 1ST REPORT CAL.734 · upper
- Apr 22, 2026 2ND REPORT CAL. · upper
- Apr 27, 2026 AMENDED 7839B · upper
- Apr 27, 2026 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING · upper
- Jun 2, 2026 PASSED SENATE · upper
- Jun 2, 2026 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY · upper
- Jun 2, 2026 REFERRED TO CODES · lower
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