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CT HB06806

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2015

Primary Sponsor

Committee on Children

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacture, sale, offer for sale, and distribution of children's products containing TDCPP, TDCP, TCEP, or TCPP flame retardants in Connecticut, effective October 1, 2016.

  • Defines "children's product" as items designed for use by children three years of age or younger, including clothing, toys, crib mattresses, strollers, and car seats.

  • Exempts products governed by federal motor vehicle standards (49 CFR Section 571.302) and individuals reselling children's products for personal or household purposes.

  • Assigns enforcement to the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, who may levy civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day for first violations and up to $2,500 per day for subsequent violations.

  • Penalties are deposited into the consumer protection enforcement account.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations

3/31/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/31/2015
Joint Committee on Children2/18/2015

Full Bill Text

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