Establishes a moratorium on the installation of synthetic turf pending a comprehensive environmental and public health study

Summary

The bill stops any new synthetic turf that contains crumb rubber from being installed on public property in New York cities of one million or more residents that are also designated disadvantaged communities. It requires the Department of Environmental Conservation, together with the Department of Health, to conduct a comprehensive study of the material’s health and environmental risks and report the findings within six months. The pause and study aim to protect public health and natural resources while informing future decisions about turf use.

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