What's happening
This bill bans the sale of cleaning products containing triclosan, triclocarban, or their derivatives in New York, with exceptions for medical facilities.
Why it matters
Addresses health and environmental concerns. by targeting chemicals (triclosan and triclocarban) linked to antibiotic resistance and potential hormone disruption, aiming to reduce exposure for the general public through everyday cleaning products.
Covers a wide range of consumer items. , including not just soaps and detergents but also sponges, wipes, shampoos, conditioners, and more, meaning the ban could significantly affect what’s available on store shelves and what consumers routinely use in their homes.
Imposes meaningful penalties to ensure compliance. , with civil fines up to $1,000 per day for first offenses and $2,500 per day for repeat violations, signaling the state’s commitment to enforcement and potential impact on retailers and manufacturers.
Provides a carve-out for medical facilities. , allowing the continued use of these compounds in healthcare settings where infection control may necessitate their presence, balancing public health needs with broader consumer safety.
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Ban Toxic Cleaning Chemicals
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- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Ban Antibacterial Cleaning Chemicals
In Senate Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Timothy M. Kennedy
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3786
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 30, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. JAFFEE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting the sale of cleaning products containing triclosan, triclocarban or derivatives of such antibacterial compounds
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The environmental conservation law is amended by adding a new section 37-0115 to read as follows: § 37-0115. Prohibition of triclosan, triclocarban or derivatives of such
antibacterial compounds.
1. No person, firm, partnership, association, limited liability company or corporation shall sell or offer for sale any cleaning products containing triclosan, triclocarban, or derivatives of such antibacterial compounds, within New York state, provided, however, that this section shall not prohibit the sale of products containing such antibacterial compounds that are used solely in medical facilities.
2. The department is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as it shall deem necessary to implement the provisions of this section.
§ 2. Section 37-0101 of the environmental conservation law is amended by adding a new subdivision 7 to read as follows:
7. "Cleaning products" means, but are not limited to, dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, disinfectants, sponges, mop heads, brooms, garbage bags, cleaning agents, antibacterial soaps, hand soaps, bar soaps, liquid soaps, hand sanitizers, skin purifying wipes, body washes, facial and body cleansers, shampoos, and conditioners.
§ 3. Section 71-3703 of the environmental conservation law is amended by adding a new subdivision 4 to read as follows:
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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4. Any person, firm, partnership, association, limited liability company, or corporation who violates any of the provisions of section 37-0115 or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant hereto, shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars for each day during which such violation continues, and in addition thereto, such person, firm, partnership, association, limited liability company, or corporation may be enjoined from continuing such violation. Such person, firm, partnership, association, limited liability company, or corporation shall for a second violation be liable to the people of the state for a civil penalty not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars for each day during which such violation continues.
§ 4. This act shall take effect one year and six months after it shall have become a law; provided, however, that effective immediately the addition and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before one year after this act shall have become a law.
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