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A 8848

Relates to extending the exemption of certain chemicals used in mattresses from regulation for an additional year

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John McDonald

A 8848 extends New York's mattress chemical exemption for one more year, delaying new regulations for manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, and the DEC.

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Bill Summary · A 8848

Summary of Assembly Bill A 8848

Overview

Assembly Bill A 8848 seeks to extend, for an additional year, the exemption from regulation of certain chemicals used in mattresses. The bill is currently in the Environmental Conservation Committee of the New York Assembly.

  • Bill number: A 8848
  • Title: Relates to extending the exemption of certain chemicals used in mattresses from regulation for an additional year
  • Introduced: June 9, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Environmental Conservation
  • Primary sponsor: John T. McDonald III
  • Related bill(s): Senate companion S 8412 (listed as a companion in the provided material)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill aims to maintain the current exemption from regulation for specified chemicals used in mattresses for one more year. This would delay any new regulatory requirements for those chemicals in the mattress sector, presumably to allow additional time for review, study, or transition planning.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Extends the existing exemption for certain chemicals used in mattresses from regulation for an additional year.
  • Applies to products within the scope of New York environmental regulation addressed by the exemption (specific chemical and regulatory scope are not detailed in the provided information).
  • The extension would be enacted through the statutory change proposed by A 8848, effective for the added one-year period.

Affected Parties

  • Mattress manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers selling mattresses in New York state.
  • Entities involved with the production, packaging, and distribution of mattresses containing the exempt chemicals.
  • The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and other state agencies involved in implementing or enforcing mattress-related chemical regulations.
  • Consumers, who may encounter continued regulatory status quo for mattresses during the extension period.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Referred to the Environmental Conservation Committee on June 9, 2025.
  • The bill has a Senate companion (S 8412), indicating parallel action in the Senate.
  • No fiscal note, committee hearing, or final floor action details are provided in the available information.

Additional Notes

  • Details such as the specific chemicals covered by the exemption, the exact duration of the extension (beyond “one additional year”), and any conditions or reporting requirements are not included in the provided summary. The companion Senate bill suggests coordinated consideration between chambers.

This summary provides the core purpose, scope, and procedural status of A 8848 based on the current bill text and related materials. For a complete understanding, the full bill language and any fiscal notes or committee reports would be essential.

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

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