New York A04716 mandates that all new washing machines sold after January 1, 2030, include a microfiber filtration system.

New York A04716, known as the "washing machine microfiber filtration act," requires all new washing machines sold for residential and commercial use in the state after January 1, 2030, to include a microfiber filtration system. This system must remove at least 90% of fibers and microfibers that are 100 micrometers or larger from the water used in washing cycles. Manufacturers must provide a certificate of compliance to distributors and retailers, who are not held liable if they rely in good faith on the manufacturer's certification.

New York A04716 mandates that all new washing machines sold after January 1, 2030, include a microfiber filtration system.

New York A04716, known as the "washing machine microfiber filtration act," requires all new washing machines sold for residential and commercial use in the state after January 1, 2030, to include a microfiber filtration system. This system must remove at least 90% of fibers and microfibers that are 100 micrometers or larger from the water used in washing cycles. Manufacturers must provide a certificate of compliance to distributors and retailers, who are not held liable if they rely in good faith on the manufacturer's certification.