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2006 Regular Session bill information current as of June 6, 2006 - 7:39 p.m.
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HOUSE BILL 52

File Code: Public Health

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

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