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GA HR1536

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/12/2018

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Cooper

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends the National PTA and its constituent associations for efforts to address the dangers of e-cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), particularly their impact on youth
  • Cites CDC data from 2014 showing e-cigarette use among students in grades 6-12 tripled in one year, with products available in more than 7,000 fruit and candy flavors marketed using cartoons and celebrities appealing to youth
  • Notes that e-cigarettes contain nicotine, toxins, and carcinogens, and that poison control center calls related to toxic nicotine exposure from ENDS increased more than 14-fold since 2011
  • Encourages the Georgia PTA and local chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics, National Association of Attorneys General, American Lung Association, and American Heart Association to convene a meeting to continue addressing e-cigarette dangers
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press

Legislative Description

National PTA; commend for their efforts to address dangers of e-cigarettes; urge local efforts to continue to address such dangers

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

3/21/2018

Full Bill Text

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