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CA AB2218

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/14/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Allen

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits sellers from selling new table saws in California on or after January 1, 2016 unless equipped with injury mitigation technology
  • Defines injury mitigation technology as technology to prevent or detect contact with saw blade teeth and prevent severe injury to hands or fingers
  • Applies to table saws with circular blades of 12 inches or less in nominal diameter, including bench saws, contractor saws, hybrid saws, and cabinet saws
  • Defines "seller" as any person or business engaged in selling table saws in California
  • Requires majority vote to pass with no fiscal impact on the state or local programs

Legislative Description

Consumer safety: table saws.

Last Action

Ordered to inactive file pursuant to Senate Rule 29. Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Dutton.

8/30/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/24/2012
Rules5/14/2012
Appropriations4/18/2012
Business and Professions3/12/2012

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