Prohibits the sale and distribution of certain mercury-added lamps

Latest action May 11, 2026

Prohibits the sale and distribution of compact fluorescent mercury-added lamps and linear fluorescent mercury-added lamps on and after January 1, 2029; provides exceptions; allows for sale of otherwise prohibited lamps from existing stock acquired prior to such date.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Amends the Environmental Conservation Law.

Committee

Environmental Conservation · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Environmental Conservation · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of mercury-added lamps.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 11, 2026Result: passed
(44) (16) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Environmental Conservation
Senate Environmental ConservationFeb 4, 2026Result: passed
(9) (1) (0) (0)
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 12, 2025Result: passed
(43) (16) (0) (4)
Vote: Committee vote · Environmental Conservation
Senate Environmental ConservationMay 20, 2025Result: passed
(10) (1) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Robert Jackson

Democratic1

Robert Jackson

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Cordell Cleare says this is needed

Certain types of lamps, such as household light bulbs or fluorescent lights, contain mercury, a metallic chemical that is able to produce a bright light when an electric current passes through. Mercury-added lamps often contain several milligrams of mercury sealed inside glass tubing. If such a lamp breaks or is disposed of improperly, mercury can be released and pose a danger to both environmental and human health. According to the World Health Organization, exposure to mercury can have adverse effects on the nervous, digestive, and immune systems, as well as the lungs, kidneys, skin, and eyes. It can also interfere with the development of fetuses and children in their early life. Mercury can contaminate the environment by accumulating in water and entering the food chain through fish, shellfish, and other aquatic species. Currently, there are a variety of mercury-free alternatives to mercury- added lamps, including light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs. LED bulbs are more cost-effective, efficient, and long-lasting than mercury-added lamps. This bill would prohibit the sale, offer for sale, or distrib- ution of mercury-added lamps.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

May 11, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
May 11, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
May 11, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Assembly
Apr 21, 2026
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4691B
NY Senate
Feb 9, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate

Show full history (12 earlier events)

Feb 5, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Feb 4, 2026
1ST Report CAL.262
1ST REPORT CAL.262
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Assembly
Jun 9, 2025
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 4691A
NY Senate
Jun 4, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 29, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 28, 2025
1ST Report CAL.1376
1ST REPORT CAL.1376
NY Senate
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate

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