BILL NUMBER: S3046B
SPONSOR: BRISPORT
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the public buildings law, in relation to prohibiting the
use of adhesive-based rodent traps in state-owned or state-leased build-
ings
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section one provides definitions and prohibits the use of adhesive based
traps in state owned or leased buildings.
Section two sets forth the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends against
the use of glue traps, because rodents who are caught in them are likely
to urinate, defecate, or bleed, therefore exposing humans to diseases.
By discontinuing their use in state-owned or leased buildings, we can
lower the risk to state employees of contracting zoonotic diseases tran-
smitted by rodents like hantavirus and leptospirosis, which can be fatal
in humans.
Dozens of businesses and government agencies have already stopped using
glue traps because of their dangers to humans. For example, New York
City Health and Hospitals Corporation, the NYPD, SUNY New Paltz, Fashion
Institute of Technology, SUNY Albany, GAP, Old Navy, Home Depot, and
Family Dollar have all stopped using glue traps.
In addition to being dangerous to humans, glue traps are also ineffec-
tive. A study conducted by the University of Nebraska found that snap
traps captured a total of 54 mice per 96 traps for a total capture rate
of 56.2%, whereas glue traps only had a capture rate of 8.3%. This is
because glue traps are often exposed to dust, humidity, and temperature
changes, rendering the adhesive ineffective.
Glue traps are outdated, ineffective, and harmful. There are better
alternatives for promoting human health and safety. For these reasons,
glue traps should no longer be used in state-owned or leased property.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2021-22: S9533; 2023-24: S6314
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
To be determined.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This bill is effective immediately.