New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S3852 — Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or more than ninety parts per million of lead; and provides penalties for violations

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits selling playground surfacing materials containing certain harmful substances.

This bill prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials that have PFAS, PAHs, or high levels of lead. It also protects sellers from penalties if they rely on compliance certificates from manufacturers.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means safer playground environments for children by reducing exposure to harmful substances.
  • Environment: This limits pollution by restricting hazardous materials from being used in playground construction.

Summary

Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or lead; prevents sellers of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or lead from being held in violation when relying in good faith on a certificate of compliance provided by the manufacturer; provides penalties for violations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A7594C

  2. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 3852C

  3. VOTE RECONSIDERED - RESTORED TO THIRD READING

  4. RETURNED TO SENATE

  5. RECALLED FROM ASSEMBLY

  6. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  7. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  8. PASSED SENATE

  9. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  10. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  11. 1ST REPORT CAL.102

  12. PRINT NUMBER 3852B

  13. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  14. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  15. RETURNED TO SENATE

  16. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  17. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  18. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  19. PASSED SENATE

  20. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 3852A

  21. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  22. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  23. 1ST REPORT CAL.329

  24. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S3852 do?
Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or lead; prevents sellers of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or lead from being held in violation when relying in good faith on a certificate of compliance provided by the manufacturer; provides penalties for violations.
Who sponsors S3852?
S3852 is sponsored by Michelle Hinchey.
What is the current status of S3852?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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