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CA SB1019

Bill

Status

Passed

9/30/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mark Leno

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires manufacturers of upholstered furniture and flexible polyurethane foam sold in California to label products indicating whether they contain added flame retardant chemicals, with a specific statement on existing product labels.

  • Mandates manufacturers retain documentation (such as supplier statements) proving whether flame retardant chemicals were added to covered products or components.

  • Establishes fines of $2,500 to $15,000 for manufacturers failing to maintain or provide documentation, and $1,000 to $10,000 for mislabeling products marked as containing no flame retardant chemicals.

  • Requires the Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings, and Thermal Insulation to work with the Department of Toxic Substances Control to test products labeled as flame retardant-free and publish citation information online.

  • Defines "added flame retardant chemicals" as flame retardant substances present at levels above 1,000 parts per million and allows fine adjustments for inflation every five years.

Legislative Description

Upholstered furniture: flame retardant chemicals.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 862, Statutes of 2014.

9/30/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/26/2014
Business and Professions6/18/2014
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials6/9/2014
Appropriations4/22/2014
Business, Professions and Economic Development4/10/2014
Rules4/2/2014
Environmental Quality2/27/2014
Rules2/14/2014

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