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New YorkS 15482025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Provides for the restriction of substances in menstrual products

Sponsored By: Nathalia Fernandez (Democratic)

Became Law

WOMEN'S ISSUESHEALTH

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

No toxic additives in period products

The law bans menstrual products sold or given away in New York from having any restricted chemical that was intentionally added, at any level. This applies to retail and wholesale sales and promotional giveaways. The ban starts when the law takes effect, 12 months after enactment.

Phased limits on toxins in period products

The Health Department, with the Environmental Conservation Department, sets numeric limits for restricted chemicals in menstrual products. They must set these limits within one year after the law takes effect and use the lowest feasible level. Products at or above those limits are banned two years after the limits are set, and no later than January 1, 2029. The state reviews the limits at least every five years to see if they should be lower.

What chemicals and ingredients are covered

The law defines key terms for enforcement. It explains what counts as a menstrual product. It defines “restricted substances,” including examples like lead, mercury, formaldehyde, triclosan, toluene, talc, certain phthalates and parabens, and PFAS. It defines PFAS as a class of fluorinated chemicals. It also defines “intentionally added” ingredients to include fragrance, color, flavor, and intended breakdown products.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nathalia Fernandez

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • April Baskin

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brad Hoylman-Sigal

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brian Kavanagh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cordell Cleare

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jessica Ramos

    Democratic • Senate

  • John Liu

    Democratic • Senate

  • Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • José M. Serrano

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kristen Gonzalez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lea Webb

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michelle Hinchey

    Democratic • Senate

  • Patricia Fahy

    Democratic • Senate

  • Pete Harckham

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robert Jackson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robert Rolison

    Republican • Senate

  • Roxanne J. Persaud

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sean Ryan

    Democratic • Senate

  • Shelley Mayer

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 78 • No: 0

committee vote • 1/21/2025

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 19 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/21/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 59 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. APPROVAL MEMO.55

    12/19/2025Senate

  2. SIGNED CHAP.674

    12/19/2025Senate

  3. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    12/8/2025Senate

  4. RETURNED TO SENATE

    3/26/2025House

  5. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    3/26/2025House

  6. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.6

    2/10/2025House

  7. SUBSTITUTED FOR A1502

    2/10/2025House

  8. REFERRED TO HEALTH

    1/21/2025House

  9. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    1/21/2025Senate

  10. PASSED SENATE

    1/21/2025Senate

  11. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.103

    1/21/2025Senate

  12. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

    1/21/2025Senate

  13. REFERRED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES

    1/10/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    1/10/2025

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