John A. Kowalko
- Democratic
Primary
This Act prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of children's products, upholstered furniture used in residences, and mattresses that contain harmful flame retardant chemicals. These flame retardants have been found to cause cancer, particularly to firefighters who are extinguishing fires that involve products that contain these chemicals. This Act does not apply to any of the following: 1. The sale of used products. 2. Furniture purchased for public use in public facilities 3. Thread or fiber used for stitching mattress components. 4. Children’s products that are not primarily intended for use in the home. 5. Products being transferred to a vehicle at a warehouse or distribution center for delivery in another state. 6. Electronic components. This Act takes effect on July 1, 2021.
Signed by Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Reported Out of Committee (Environment & Energy) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
Amendment HA 2 to HB 77 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
Amendment HA 1 to HB 77 - Stricken in House
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 NO
Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee in Senate
Amendment HA 2 to HB 77 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Amendment HA 1 to HB 77 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 4 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable
Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
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