HOUSE BILL 52

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 Date

House Action

10/26

Pre-filed

1/11

First Reading Health and Government Operations

1/25

Hearing 1/31 at 3:00 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

PENALTIES

TOYS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Health - General

( 24-304 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered