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Local law · Int 1135-2026

Clarifying the prohibition of the sale of menstrual and intimate care products that contain unsafe ingredients

New York City Council

Latest action Oct 22, 2026

Sponsor: Amanda C. Farías (Council Member, District 18, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to clarifying the prohibition of the sale of menstrual and intimate care products that contain unsafe ingredients

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Oct 24, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would clarify the prohibition of the sale, offer for sale, and distribution of menstrual products or intimate care products that contain ingredients harmful to human health, including specified chemicals and fragrances. The bill would make technical changes to the chemicals listed in the definition of “restricted substance” and would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to maintain a list of products with restricted substances present as an intentionally added ingredient on its website.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Health

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Cosponsors

2

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic2

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Full history

  1. Oct 22, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Oct 22, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health

    NYC Council

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