New York A7594: 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

What the bill says

An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the regulation of toxic substances in playground surfacing materials.

From the amended text, May 29, 2026:

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the regulation of toxic substances in playground surfacing materials 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 37-0123 to read as follows: § 37-0123. REGULATION OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES IN PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS. 1. AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING TERMS SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS: (A) "PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS" MEANS PRODUCTS, MATERIALS, OR SUBSTANCES USED OR INSTALLED ON THE GROUND SURFACE OF A PLAYGROUND. (B) "PLAYGROUND" MEANS AN OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA FOR CHILDREN EQUIPPED WITH ONE OR MORE PLAY STRUCTURES. (C) "MANUFACTURER" MEANS A PERSON: (I) THAT PRODUCES OR WHOSE BRAND NAME UNDER WHICH PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS ARE SOLD; OR (II) IN THE CASE OF PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS THAT WERE IMPORTED INTO THE UNITED STATES, "MANUFACTURER" MEANS THE IMPORTER OR FIRST DOMESTIC DISTRIBUTOR OF SUCH PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS IF NO PERSON WHO IS A EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD08124-12-6 A. 7594--C 2 MANUFACTURER WITHIN THE MEANING OF SUBPARAGRAPH (I) OF THIS PARAGRAPH HAS A PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES. (D) "PAHS" MEANS POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS. (E) "INTENTIONALLY ADDED" SHALL HAVE THE SAME MEANING …

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Sponsors

• Jennifer Lunsford (D, 135) · primary sponsor
• Dana Levenberg (D, 95)
• Judy Griffin (D, 21)
• Jeffrey Dinowitz (D, 81)
• Maryjane Shimsky (D, 92)
• Rebecca Seawright (D, 76)
• Linda Rosenthal (D, 67)
• Harvey Epstein (D, 74)
• Andrew Hevesi (D, 28)
• Jonathan Jacobson (D, 104)
• Steven Raga (D, 30)
• John McDonald (D, 108)

Latest actions

1. June 4, 2026: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
2. June 4, 2026: PASSED SENATE
3. June 4, 2026: 3RD READING CAL.102
4. June 4, 2026: SUBSTITUTED FOR S3852C
5. June 2, 2026: REFERRED TO RULES
6. June 2, 2026: DELIVERED TO SENATE
7. June 2, 2026: PASSED ASSEMBLY
8. June 2, 2026: ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.345
9. June 2, 2026: RULES REPORT CAL.345
10. June 2, 2026: REPORTED

Votes

• Senate Floor Vote (June 4, 2026): 60 yea, 0 nay, passed
• FLOOR Vote (June 4, 2026): 60 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable (June 2, 2026): 27 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage (June 2, 2026): 140 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee: Favorable refer to committee Codes (May 20, 2026): 28 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Codes Committee: Favorable refer to committee Rules (May 20, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is A7594?

A7594 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): 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.

What does A7594 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the regulation of toxic substances in playground surfacing materials.

What is the status of A7594?

Passed both chambers as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (June 4, 2026).

Who sponsored A7594?

Jennifer Lunsford (D, 135), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for A7594?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7594