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CT HB06516

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Hampton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale and distribution of children's products containing organohalogen flame retardant chemicals, with an exception for infant car seats
  • Extends the prohibition to upholstered residential furniture containing organohalogen flame retardant chemicals
  • Includes a delayed effective date to provide the industry with reasonable time to adopt alternative manufacturing practices
  • Referred to the Committee on Public Health
  • Introduced by Rep. Hampton (16th District) during the January 2019 legislative session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Use Of Flame Retardant Chemicals In Children's Products And Upholstered Residential Furniture.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/25

2/20/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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