HF2983 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Requirements for products containing lead or cadmium modified, sale of menstrual products containing arsenic or chemicals of high concern prohibited, labeling and testing for menstrual products required, and rulemaking required.
Related bill: SF376
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
This bill is designed to enhance consumer safety by modifying regulations around products containing hazardous substances. Specifically, it aims to prohibit the sale of certain products, including menstrual products, if they contain dangerous chemicals such as lead, cadmium, arsenic, or other chemicals of high concern.
Main Provisions
- Prohibited Chemicals in Products: The bill prohibits the sale, manufacture, and distribution of products containing more than 0.009% of lead or 0.0075% of cadmium by weight.
- Menstrual Products: Menstrual products containing arsenic or chemicals of high concern are specifically targeted. Manufacturers must notify sellers if their menstrual products are prohibited in the state.
- Labeling and Testing: Manufacturers of menstrual products with synthetic ingredients must label these ingredients. They may be required to conduct testing to prove that their products do not contain prohibited chemicals and to provide certificates of compliance.
- Rulemaking: The state's Pollution Control Agency is authorized to identify additional products that cannot be sold if they contain these hazardous substances, implementing bans no sooner than January 1, 2027, and no later than January 1, 2032.
- Enforcement and Compliance: The bill gives enforcement power to the commissioners of the Pollution Control Agency, Commerce, and Health, who can work with the Attorney General. They may request information from manufacturers to ensure compliance.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill amends current statutes to establish stricter requirements for consumer products, particularly those consumed or used personally like menstrual products.
- Introduces comprehensive labeling and testing requirements for menstrual products to ensure consumer safety.
- Allows for additional rulemaking by state agencies to incrementally include more categories of products under these safety regulations.
Relevant Terms
- Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic
- Chemicals of High Concern
- Menstrual Products, Labeling
- Testing, Compliance, Enforcement
- Pollution Control Agency, Commerce Commissioner, Health Commissioner
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Commerce Finance and Policy |
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