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The New York State Senate passed the Beauty Justice Act on Wednesday, advancing legislation to restrict toxic chemicals in personal care and cosmetic products. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Webb, passed on a 53-6 roll call vote, with only Senators Ashby, Borrello, Chan, O'Mara, Ortt and Weik voting in opposition. The measure would establish a list of restricted substances in soaps, lotions, deodorants, makeup and other personal care items, targeting chemicals including formaldehyde, phthalates, parabens, lead and PFAS that are linked to cancer, hormone disruption, asthma, infertility and developmental disorders. Webb argued the legislation addresses a public health equity gap, noting that women, people of color and low-income communities are disproportionately exposed to toxic ingredients through targeted marketing and product availability. Sen. Krueger supported the measure, citing statistics that up to 93 percent of human cancers are environmentally caused rather than hereditary, and stressed that safe alternative products exist. The bill takes effect one year after becoming law.

The New York State Senate passed legislation to amend the Election Law on a roll call vote of 57-0. Senate Print 2057A, sponsored by Sen. Jackson, was advanced to a vote without floor debate. The measure includes a one-year delayed effective date. The bill's specific amendments to election law procedures were not detailed in floor discussion.