HOUSE BILL 56

File Code: Public Health

Sponsored By:

Delegate Hubbard

Entitled:

Phthalates and Bisphenol-A - Prohibitions - Toys and Child Care Articles

Synopsis:

Prohibiting, on or before January 1, 2010, the manufacture, sale, or distribution of specified toys or child care articles containing bisphenol-A or specified phthalates; requiring a person to use the least toxic alternative and prohibiting a person from using specified carcinogens or specified reproductive toxicants when complying with the Act; providing for a penalty; defining terms; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

House Action

10/17

Pre-filed

1/9

First Reading Health and Government Operations

2/6

Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

3/22

Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices

Hazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; Radiatn.

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