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A 1923

Relates to prohibitions on fur products

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alex Bores and 8 co-sponsors

Bans sale and distribution of fur products in New York, affecting manufacturers, retailers, workers, and consumers.

REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · A 1923

Summary: Bill A 1923 – Relates to prohibitions on fur products

Basic bill information

  • Bill number: A 1923
  • Title: Relates to prohibitions on fur products
  • Status: Referred to the Economic Development Committee
  • Introduced: January 14, 2025
  • Classification: Assembly bill

Legislative actions to date

  • 2025-01-14: Referred to Economic Development (listed twice in the record)

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal
  • Cosponsors: Jo Anne Simon, Andrew Hevesi, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Deborah Glick, William Colton, Tony Simone, Alex Bores, Harvey Epstein

Related legislation

  • A 5040 (prior-session)
  • A 703 (prior-session)
  • A 790 (prior-session)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill, by its title, targets fur products with prohibitions. While the full text is not provided here, the sponsoring and committee placement suggest a comprehensive regulation aimed at restricting or banning the sale, production, or distribution of fur products within the state. The specific scope (e.g., whether it covers all fur garments, accessories, or related imports/exports) and any exemptions are not detailed in the information provided.

Key provisions (not specified in the available material)

  • The exact prohibitions (what constitutes a “fur product” and what activities are prohibited) are not listed in the supplied summary.
  • Potential enforcement mechanisms, penalties, exemptions, and effective dates would typically be included in the bill text, but are not specified here.
  • Given referral to the Economic Development Committee, provisions could address regulatory, economic, or business-impact considerations related to fur prohibitions.

Who would be affected

  • Businesses and workers in the fur industry (manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, furriers) operating in New York State.
  • Consumers purchasing fur products.
  • Supply chains involved in the import, sale, or distribution of fur products.
  • Potential ripple effects on related sectors (fashion retailers, apparel manufacturers, synthetic-fur alternatives).

Procedural and timeline notes

  • The bill has been introduced and referred to the Economic Development Committee, indicating the start of committee review. No further actions are listed in the provided material.
  • As with related bills (A 5040, A 703, A 790 from prior sessions), this measure may undergo amendments and additional committee hearings before any floor vote.

Next steps for readers

  • Review the full bill text and fiscal notes for precise definitions, prohibitions, exemptions, enforcement, penalties, and effective dates.
  • Monitor committee hearings and vote history in the Assembly for updates on progress.
  • Check related bills (A 5040, A 703, A 790) for context on prior-session approaches and language that may influence A 1923.

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