New York Fashion Act
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Jurisdiction
New York, USA
Key Policymaker(s)
NY State Assembly member Dr. Anna R. Kelles (Assembly District 125)
First introduced in 2022, this bill requires fashion manufacturers and brands exceeding $100 million in global revenues to carry out human rights and environmental due diligence for their apparel and footwear products. Companies found to be out of compliance and which do not remedy within three months of notice of non-compliance may be fined up to 2% of annual revenues.
Key Aspects
Map supply chain through Tiers 1-4 of production (finished product manufacturing, material manufacturing, yarn and dying, and raw material origin).
Disclose annual volume of material produced by type of material.
Identify, prevent, mitigate, account for, and remediate actual and potential adverse impacts on human rights and the environment in their operations and supply chain.
Report on their chemical usage.
Latest Update
On January 7, 2026, the bill was referred to the Assembly Consumer Affairs and Protection committee.
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