2007 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 833

File Code: Public Health Prior Year Introduction As: HB 52/06 - HGO
Sponsored By:
Delegate Hubbard
Entitled:
Public Health - Phthalates and Bisphenol-A - Prohibitions - Toys, Child Care Articles, and Cosmetics

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the manufacture, sale, or distribution of specified toys or child care articles containing bisphenol-A or specified phthalates; prohibiting the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cosmetics containing specified phthalates; requiring a person to use the least toxic alternative and prohibiting a person from using specified carcinogens or specified reproductive toxicants when replacing bisphenol-A or specified phthalates in toys or child care articles; providing for a specified penalty; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action
2/9
First Reading Health and Government Operations
2/21
Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.
Hazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; Radiatn.
Health -see also- Mental Health
Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth
Penalties
Toys

Bill affects the following Statute:

Health - General
( 24-304 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered