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The New York State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Krueger amending the General Business Law on a 36-23 vote, with the measure taking effect one year after enactment. The bill, which faced significant Republican opposition, establishes educational warnings about indoor gas stove ventilation risks, similar to existing disclosures for other appliances and cigarettes. Sen. Krueger emphasized the measure is not a ban on gas stove sales but rather an informational tool to protect vulnerable populations including children, older adults, and those with respiratory illnesses. Twenty-three senators, primarily Republicans, voted against the measure, while 36 voted in favor. The bill drew support from medical and scientific experts, according to Krueger, who urged colleagues to review the extensive bill memos of support after the session.