On December 19th, after passing both houses unanimously,the PFAS and Toxics in Menstrual Products bill was signed by Governor Hochul into law! This will ban toxic chemicals in period products, including: PFAS “forever chemicals”, lead, formaldehyde, parabens, phthalates, and more. While several states have banned PFAS in these products, New York, alongside Vermont, is the first to ban additional toxic chemicals.

Earlier this fall, NYSBC hosted the Albany Business Social at Nine Pin Cider, bringing together local business owners from across the Capital Region for an evening of connection and conversation. The informal gathering created space for relationship-building and thoughtful discussion about the role businesses play in supporting strong communities and responsible economic growth.

The Green Affordable Pre-electrification (GAP) Fund (A.2101 Kelles / S.3315 Gonzalez) was reintroduced as a budget bill that presents a systemic solution to myriad New York challenges including health, housing, jobs, renewable energy, environmental health, and climate.

On March 26th, the PFAS and Toxics in Menstrual Products bill passed both houses unanimously!  We still await the Governor’s signature. This would ban toxic chemicals in menstrual products, such as: PFAS “forever chemicals”, lead, mercury, and formaldehyde. 

The Green Affordable Pre-electrification (GAP) Fund (A.2101 Kelles / S.3315 Gonzalez) was reintroduced as a budget bill that presents a systemic solution to myriad New York challenges including health, housing, jobs, renewable energy, environmental health, and climate.

We are happy to announce that the Diaper Disclosure Act (S2279C / A43C) was signed into law by Governor Hochul. This will require makers of diapers, other all-age incontinence products to disclose all intentionally added chemicals on the product packaging for items sold in New York State.

The Senate passed the PFAS and Toxics in Menstrual Products bill unanimously after doing so in both the 2023 and 2024 legislative sessions. This bill bans toxic chemicals in menstrual products, such as: PFAS “forever chemicals”, lead, mercury, and formaldehyde.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Green Roof Tax Abatement bill (S.6409/A.6901) into law. This will reauthorize and extend New York City’s property tax credit for green roofs and will remove barriers to make the program more broadly accessible.

New York State has the power to safeguard our health, protect our environment, and transform the whole US marketplace when it limits toxic chemicals in products or requires information, but passage of many key bills did not pass the Assembly.

Governor Kathy Hochul signed the groundbreaking Birds and Bees Protection Act (S1856-A/A7640), a historic achievement celebrated by a coalition of farmers, health professionals, and environmental groups.

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Lead Pipe Right to Know Act into law. Officially named S.5112/A.6115, this legislation is aimed at safeguarding the health of New Yorkers from the significant public health risk posed by lead pipes.

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