New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S10638 — Enacts the washing our clothes without polluting our water act

Last action — In Senate Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill mandates microfiber filtration in washing machines to reduce water pollution.

This bill requires washing machines to have microfiber filters to help prevent pollution. The goal is to reduce harmful particles entering water systems.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means cleaner waterways and healthier ecosystems, as fewer harmful microfibers will be released during laundry.

Summary

Makes provisions for washing machine microfiber filtration to reduce water pollution.

Bill Text

Action History

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Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S10638 do?
Makes provisions for washing machine microfiber filtration to reduce water pollution.
Who sponsors S10638?
S10638 is sponsored by Brian Kavanagh.
What is the current status of S10638?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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