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DE HCR122

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

5/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Debra Heffernan

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

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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