CS for Senate Bill No. 27(HSS) Summary

• Prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing products containing more than 0.1 percent by mass of pentaBDE, octaBDE, or their combination in any product.

• Prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing mattresses, mattress pads, or upholstered furniture containing more than 0.1 percent by mass of decaBDE.

• Prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing electronic products with plastic housings or external components containing more than 0.1 percent by mass of decaBDE.

• Authorizes the Department of Environmental Conservation to prohibit additional flame retardants by regulation if determined harmful to public health or environment and safer alternatives exist nationwide and meet fire safety standards.

• Requires participation in a multistate chemicals clearinghouse to build governmental capacity, avoid duplication of state initiatives, and provide public access to authoritative information on chemicals; establishes civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation; effective January 1, 2013.