The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026 aims to prohibit the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution of commercial asbestos and any products containing it, in order to protect public health from the serious risks associated with asbestos exposure, such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. The Act defines commercial asbestos and establishes a comprehensive ban on its use, with specific exceptions. Notably, it allows the chlor-alkali industry to continue using commercial asbestos until 2032, with a potential extension to 2036 if certain criteria are met.