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A 1960

Relates to directing the department of health to study the potential health risks and effects of glyphosate and its by-product aminomethylphosphonic acid

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and 3 co-sponsors

New York DOH will study health risks of glyphosate and AMPA to inform lawmakers on potential public health impacts and policy options.

REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Bill Summary · A 1960

Summary: Assembly Bill A 1960

Overview

A 1960 is a New York bill introduced on January 14, 2025, and currently REFERRED TO HEALTH. The measure directs the New York Department of Health (DOH) to study the potential health risks and effects of glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, and its by-product aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA). The primary sponsor is Linda Rosenthal, with cosponsors Jo Anne Simon, Steven Otis, and Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn.

Purpose and intent

  • To require the DOH to study and assess whether glyphosate and its metabolite AMPA pose health risks to the public.
  • The bill aims to provide evidence-based information to the Legislature that could inform future policy decisions related to glyphosate usage, labeling, regulation, and public health protections.

Key provisions (as described)

  • Directs the DOH to conduct a formal study on the potential health risks and effects associated with glyphosate and AMPA.
  • The study is to focus on identifying health outcomes that may be linked to exposure to glyphosate and AMPA and to evaluate exposure pathways, populations at risk, and the magnitude of potential risk.
  • The bill requires the DOH to produce findings that can inform legislative action, though specific statutory instructions (e.g., deadlines, reporting format) are not stated in the provided text.

Who would be affected

  • The New York Department of Health would lead the study.
  • Public health audiences in New York, including populations potentially exposed to glyphosate (e.g., agricultural workers, communities near treated areas, and the general public), could be impacted by future policies or guidance that may result from the DOH’s findings.
  • Stakeholders in agriculture, environmental health, and regulatory sectors may be engaged during the study process.

Related and contextual information

  • The bill is one of several related proposals from prior sessions (A 583, A 593, A 689, A 805), indicating ongoing legislative interest in examining glyphosate and AMPA.
  • Current status: referred to the Health Committee; no further actions or deadlines are provided in the summary.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and assigned to committee on January 14, 2025.
  • No specified deadline for completion or a required reporting date is provided in the available information.

Potential impact

  • If the DOH identifies significant health risks, the findings could prompt future legislative or regulatory actions (e.g., updated labeling, usage restrictions, or public health advisories).
  • The bill serves as a formal mechanism to evaluate scientific evidence and provide a basis for policy decisions related to glyphosate and AMPA in New York.

Sponsor information

  • Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal
  • Cosponsors: Jo Anne Simon, Steven Otis, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

For readers seeking more detail, the full text of A 1960 and any subsequent amendments will clarify the study’s scope, methodology, and reporting requirements once available.

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

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