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CA AB1148
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
LaShae Sharp-Collins
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of food packaging containing intentionally added bisphenols or ortho-phthalates in California starting January 1, 2027
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Requires the Department of Toxic Substances Control, subject to legislative appropriation, to establish threshold limits for non-intentionally added bisphenols and ortho-phthalates in food packaging
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Bans food packaging containing bisphenols or ortho-phthalates at or above the department's threshold no sooner than one year after regulations are adopted
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Authorizes the department to set stricter standards and to regulate tetramethyl bisphenol F (TMBPF) if it determines it poses significant health risks
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Establishes civil or administrative penalties of up to $5,000 for first violations and up to $10,000 for subsequent violations, enforceable by the Department of Toxic Substances Control or Attorney General
Legislative Description
Food packaging: hazardous chemicals.
Last Action
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
6/27/2025