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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2025 | NY | S 6360 | Amends and Clarifies Provisions Regarding the Use of Crossbows for Hunting | Bill Passed - Senate (57 - 2) |
| June 12, 2025 | NY | S 2057 | Prohibits any Person from Selling or Offering for Sale a Personal Care Product or Cosmetic Product Containing a Restricted Substance as an Intentionally Added Ingredient in any Amount or Lead | Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 10) |
| June 10, 2025 | NY | S 8012 | Amends the Valuation of Renewable Energy in New York | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 15) |
| May 28, 2025 | NY | S 1464 | Establishes Regulations Regarding Commercial Packaging and Recyclability | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 25) |
| May 21, 2025 | NY | S 187 | Prohibits Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl in New York | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 12) |
| Jan. 22, 2025 | NY | S 824 | Establishes a New Climate Change Adaptation Fund to Collect Payment From Certain Fossil Fuel Entities | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 24) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17 | S 6360 | Amends and Clarifies Provisions Regarding the Use of Crossbows for Hunting | Bill Passed - Senate (57 - 2) |
| 6/12 | S 2057 | Prohibits any Person from Selling or Offering for Sale a Personal Care Product or Cosmetic Product Containing a Restricted Substance as an Intentionally Added Ingredient in any Amount or Lead | Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 10) |
| 6/10 | S 8012 | Amends the Valuation of Renewable Energy in New York | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 15) |
| 5/28 | S 1464 | Establishes Regulations Regarding Commercial Packaging and Recyclability | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 25) |
| 5/21 | S 187 | Prohibits Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl in New York | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 12) |
| 1/22 | S 824 | Establishes a New Climate Change Adaptation Fund to Collect Payment From Certain Fossil Fuel Entities | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 24) |