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History
- Substituted by A6195A
- Ordered to third reading cal.1465
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 4085a
- Amend and recommit to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Prohibits the sale of child products containing TRIS
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Robert Sweeney
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4085A
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting the sale of child products containing TRIS
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to limit children's exposure to certain chemicals.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would:
* define "child care product" to mean a consumer product intended for use by children under three, such as baby products, toys, car seats, nursing pillows, crib mattresses and strollers;
* prohibit the sale of any child care product containing the flame retardant TRIS after December 1, 2013;
* pre-empt localities from regulating TRIS; and,
* establish a penalty of up to $1,000 per day for a first violation and up to $2,500 for a second violation.
Justification
On April 8, 1977, the United States Consumer Product Safety commission banned the sale of any children's clothing containing the flame retardant chemical TRIS phosphate (IRIS). The ban came after a two-year study by the National Cancer Institute showed that TRIS causes cancer in test animals and could be absorbed by children through the skin or mouthing of TRIS treated clothing. The ban on the use of TRIS applied only to children's clothing and because of the comparatively low cost of IRIS it is used increasingly in baby gear including strollers, nursing pillows and rocking chair foam.
This bill would prevent the sale of child care products containing TRIS after. December 1, 2013, in order to eliminate possible exposure risks for children through skin contact or mouthing. A report published by the Environmental Protection Agency titled "Environmental Profiles of Chemical Flame Retardant Alternatives" contains details regarding several Flame retardants that represent a low health hazard concern. These flame retardants would potentially serve as a better alternative to TRIS.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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