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2008 Regular Session bill information current as of November 23, 2008 - 0:19 a.m.
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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. Explain Legislative Date and Calendar Date
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Withdrawn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


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