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CT HB06332

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2013

Primary Sponsor

Children Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, or distributing children's products containing TDCPP, TDCP, TCEP, or TCPP fire retardants in Connecticut, effective October 1, 2014.

  • Defines "children's product" as items designed or intended primarily for children three years of age or younger, including clothing, toys, nursing pillows, crib mattresses, and changing pads.

  • Exempts products governed by federal motor vehicle standards (49 CFR Sections 571.213 and 571.302) and individuals reselling products for personal, family, or household purposes.

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to enforce the prohibition and levy civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day for first violations and up to $2,500 per day for subsequent violations.

  • Deposits penalties into the consumer protection enforcement account established under general statute section 21a-8a.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Toxic Fire Retardants In Children's Products.

Last Action

Referred by House to Committee on General Law

4/10/2013

Committee Referrals

General Law4/10/2013
Joint Committee on Children2/1/2013

Full Bill Text

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