2024 Legislative Priorities

Environmental Justice

Enhanced public participation

S.2510 (ramos) / (gallagher)

Requires project applicants to provide a comprehensive plan to the DEC to public feedback on proposed facilities intended to be sited in disadvantaged communities.

Toxics and PFAS

Beauty Justice ActS

S.4265 (WEbb) / A.6969 (Glick)

Bans the worst toxic ingredients in personal care and cosmetic products, focused on those that disproportionately harm women and people of color.

Multisector pfas ban

s.5648B (Hoylman-sigal) / A.3556B (Zebrowski)

Bans PFAS in architectural paint, cleaning products (including air care, automotive and floor polish and maintenance), cookware, fabric treatment, rugs, ski wax, and textiles.

PFAS in Menstrual Products

S.3529A (Fernandez) / A.5990A (Rosenthal)

Bans toxic chemicals (PFAS, formaldehyde, etc.) in menstrual products (pads, tampons, liners, douches, etc.)

Packaging Reduction and recycling INfrastructure Act

S.4246B (Harckham) / A.5322b (Glick)

This policy will reduce packaging waste, increase recycling, eliminate toxic chemicals in packaging, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and saves local governments and taxpayers money.