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A 4359

Provides that the MTA shall not use cleaning materials or chemicals which may cause asthma or trigger or exacerbate the symptoms of asthma

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alicia Hyndman

Prohibits MTA from using cleaning products that may cause or worsen asthma, pushing safer substitutes to protect riders and workers from asthma-triggering exposures.

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · A 4359

Summary of Bill A 4359

Overview

Bill A 4359 seeks to protect public health by restricting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) from using cleaning materials or chemicals that may cause asthma or trigger/exacerbate asthma symptoms. The bill is sponsored by primary sponsor Assembly member Alicia Hyndman and is currently referred to the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions committee.

  • Bill Number: A 4359
  • Title/Purpose: Prohibits the MTA from using cleaning materials or chemicals that may cause asthma or trigger/exacerbate asthma symptoms
  • Status: REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
  • Introduced: February 4, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Alicia Hyndman
  • Related/Copied Bills: Companion/Senate counterparts include S 4377 (and other related prior-session bills such as S 5305, S 2400, S 2809, S 5830, A 9479)

Purpose and Intent

  • The core intent is to reduce asthma-related health risks for MTA riders, employees, and the surrounding community by limiting exposure to cleaning products and chemicals associated with asthma triggers.
  • The bill targets procurement and use policies within the MTA related to cleaning agents.

Key Provisions (as described in available information)

  • Prohibition: The MTA would be prohibited from using cleaning materials or chemicals that may cause asthma or that may trigger or exacerbate asthma symptoms.
  • (Note: The full text with additional provisions, such as requirements for safer alternative products, labeling, procurement standards, monitoring, or enforcement mechanisms, is not provided in the available summary.)

Affected Parties

  • Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): Primary entity required to adjust cleaning product use to comply with the prohibition.
  • MTA contractors and vendors: Potential changes to supply and procurement agreements to ensure products meet the standard.
  • Cleaning staff and operations: May require training or changes in cleaning protocols.
  • Riders and the general public: Potential health benefits through reduced exposure to asthma-triggering chemicals.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced on February 4, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions committee.
  • Legislative actions listed show two identical “referred” actions on the same date, indicating committee placement or related scheduling, but no floor action or further progress documented in the provided information.

Related Legislation

  • Companion bills: S 4377 (listed as a companion in related material).
  • Additional related or prior-session bills include S 5305, S 2400, S 2809, S 5830, and A 9479.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Public health: Potential reduction in asthma-related incidents among commuters and staff.
  • Procurement and costs: Could require shift to safer or non-asthma-triggering products, potentially affecting cost and supply chains.
  • Implementation: Would likely necessitate interim guidelines, supplier vetting, and possible product substitution timelines if enacted.

Observations

  • The information available provides the bill’s core prohibition but does not include the full text, specific definitions (e.g., what constitutes “may cause asthma”), or enforcement provisions. Readers should consult the bill’s full language and committee reports for detailed requirements and timelines if enacted.

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

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