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CA SB754

Bill

Status

Passed

10/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Maria Durazo

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires manufacturers of disposable tampons and pad products to maintain information on concentrations of lead, arsenic, cadmium, and zinc in their products starting December 31, 2026

  • Authorizes the Department of Toxic Substances Control to designate additional concerning chemicals for tracking if they have been detected in menstrual products and found to have adverse health impacts

  • Permits the department to request technical documentation and test results from manufacturers, conduct its own testing or contract with third-party labs, with manufacturers required to pay testing costs upfront

  • Testing charges collected will be deposited into the T.A.M.P.O.N. Act Fund and made available upon legislative appropriation to implement and enforce these requirements

  • Allows the department to publish test results, analysis, and information about potential health impacts of specific chemicals in a searchable public format on its website

Legislative Description

Menstrual products: disposable tampons and pad products: concerning chemicals.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 604, Statutes of 2025.

10/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/2/2025
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials6/5/2025
Appropriations5/1/2025
Environmental Quality4/2/2025
Rules2/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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