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S 6816

Enacts the "no toxics tent act"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brad Hoylman-Sigal

The bill proposes prohibiting or restricting toxic materials in tents to protect consumer health and safety.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
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Bill Summary · S 6816

Summary: S 6816 — Enacts the "No Toxics Tent Act"

Overview

  • Bill number: S 6816
  • Title: Enacts the "No Toxics Tent Act"
  • Status: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
  • Introduced: March 25, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Brad Hoylman-Sigal
  • Related/Companion: A 7875 (companion in the Assembly)
  • Legislative actions: Both listed as “REFFERED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION” on 2025-03-25

Note: The bill’s text and specific provisions are not provided in the information available. The following sections outline what can be stated with confidence and what would require the actual bill text to confirm.

Purpose and Intent

  • Based on the title, the bill is intended to address toxics in tents, likely aiming to reduce or prohibit toxic substances in tents used in consumer or public settings.
  • The exact objectives, definitions, and scope (e.g., which tents, types of events, or substances) are not specified in the provided material.

Key Provisions (Not Available in Text Provided)

  • The exact statutory language, definitions (e.g., what constitutes a "toxic" substance or a "tent"), prohibited activities, and compliance requirements are not included here.
  • When the text is released, expect provisions such as:
    • Definitions of covered tents, substances, and activities
    • Prohibitions or restrictions on toxic materials or flame retardants
    • Reporting, certification, or labeling requirements
    • Penalties or enforcement mechanisms
    • Exemptions (e.g., temporary installations, emergency uses)
    • Effective date and any transition period
    • Rulemaking or administrative oversight

Timeline and Procedural Context

  • Current status: Referred to the Consumer Protection committee, indicating the bill is being reviewed for consumer health and safety implications.
  • Next steps (typical): Committee hearings, potential amendments, floor votes in the Senate, and eventual consideration by the Assembly (via the companion A 7875) if advanced.

Sponsors and Related Legislation

  • Sponsor: Brad Hoylman-Sigal (primary)
  • Related: A 7875 is listed as a companion bill in the Assembly, suggesting cross-chamber parallel legislation.

Potential Impacts and Stakeholders

  • Potentially affected parties: tent manufacturers, rental and events companies, venue operators, and consumers at events where tents are used.
  • Possible impacts: compliance costs related to testing, labeling, or substituting materials; changes to procurement practices; enhanced consumer protection measures.
  • Enforcement: If enacted, enforcement would likely fall under the consumer protection framework applicable to health and safety standards.

How to Track

  • To provide a precise summary of provisions and impact, obtain the full bill text and fiscal impact statement once released by the sponsor or the legislature. Monitor updates from the Senate Committee on Consumer Protection for hearings and amendments.

If you’d like, I can update this summary as soon as the official text or committee memos are published.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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