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DE HCR122
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
5/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Debra Heffernan
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AI Summary
- Water beads are polymer balls sold as children's toys that can expand up to 100 times their original size when exposed to water, causing choking, internal injuries, and potential death if ingested
- Ingestion of water beads can cause vomiting, dehydration, intestinal blockages, and other life-threatening injuries; a single toy may contain several thousand beads
- Water beads are difficult to detect if loose because they are made of material that allows them to fall silently from toys without making noise
- The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends removing these products from children aged 3 and younger and allowing only supervised play for older children
- Resolution encourages parents, childcare centers, and preschools to take precautions when allowing children to play with water bead toys
Legislative Description
Recognizing Significant Health Concerns Regarding Water Bead Toys.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
5/8/2024
Full Bill Text
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