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S 7965

Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and use of wire grill brushes

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Leroy Comrie

Prohibits manufacturing, selling, and using wire grill brushes to curb grill-bristle hazards; impacts manufacturers, retailers, and consumers; enforcement details TBD.

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Bill Summary · S 7965

Summary of Bill S 7965

Overview

  • Bill Number: S 7965
  • Title: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and use of wire grill brushes
  • Status: Referred to Environmental Conservation
  • Introduced: May 15, 2025
  • Sponsor: Leroy Comrie (primary)
  • Related Bills: A 5488 (companion), A 9274 (prior-session)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to prohibit the manufacturing, sale, and use of wire grill brushes. By barring these activities, the measure aims to remove a common source of grill-bristle hazards from the market and from consumer use. (Note: the specific rationale and stated objectives beyond the prohibition are not provided in the summary materials.)

Key Provisions (as stated)

  • Prohibition on the manufacture of wire grill brushes.
  • Prohibition on the sale of wire grill brushes.
  • Prohibition on the use of wire grill brushes.
  • The summary does not include details on exemptions, penalties, enforcement mechanisms, regulatory definitions, or timelines for compliance. The full bill text would specify these elements and any carve-outs.

Affected Parties

  • Manufacturers and exporters of grill cleaning tools that use wire bristles.
  • Retailers and distributors that sell grill brushes to consumers (including big-box retailers, hardware stores, and online sellers).
  • Consumers who currently use or purchase wire grill brushes.
  • Potentially food service establishments and commercial kitchens that rely on grill-cleaning tools.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced on May 15, 2025.
  • The bill has been referred to the Environmental Conservation committee, indicating it is in the early legislative stage with potential committee consideration, hearings, and amendments to follow.
  • Legislative actions listed show two identical entries on the same date, both noting the referral to Environmental Conservation.
  • No enacted date, specified effective date, or enforcement timeline is provided in the available information.

Related Legislation

  • A 5488 (companion bill in the Assembly)
  • A 9274 (prior-session related bill)
  • The existence of companion and prior-session bills suggests ongoing interest in addressing the same safety concern across chambers and sessions.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Public Safety: Potential reduction in grill-bristle incidents if enacted and enforced.
  • Economic: Possible impact on manufacturers and retailers of wire brushes; may shift market toward alternative cleaning tools (e.g., bristle-free brushes, scraper tools, or non-wire options).
  • Compliance: Enforcement details (penalties, fines, and inspection processes) will influence practicality and effectiveness.
  • Consumer Adaptation: May require consumers to switch brands or tool types; potential changes in consumer behavior and cleaning habits.

Next Steps for Readers

  • Monitor the Environmental Conservation committee for hearings, amendments, and votes.
  • Review the full bill text and any fiscal notes for specifics on penalties, exemptions, and implementation dates.
  • Check for the companion Assembly bill (A 5488) and prior-session measures (A 9274) for additional context and potential cross-chamber alignment.

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

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