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FL H0773

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mark Danish

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes state policy to reduce exposure of pregnant women, children, and vulnerable populations to chemicals of high concern in consumer products by publicly identifying such chemicals and encouraging safer alternatives.

  • Requires Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with Department of Health, to publish an initial list of 50-100 chemicals of high concern by January 1, 2014, with reviews and revisions at least every 3 years.

  • Defines criteria for designating chemicals as "high concern" based on credible scientific evidence showing developmental toxicity, cancer, reproductive harm, endocrine disruption, nervous system damage, or persistence and bioaccumulation properties.

  • Allows chemicals to be designated as high concern if identified by authoritative governmental agencies or found through biomonitoring studies in human tissues, household environments, or consumer products used in residences, child care facilities, or schools.

  • Authorizes Department of Environmental Protection to participate in interstate clearinghouse activities to promote safer chemicals, manage chemical data, inventory safer alternatives, and provide technical assistance to businesses and consumers.

Legislative Description

Chemicals of High Concern

Last Action

Died in Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Agriculture And Natural Resources Subcommittee2/20/2013

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