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IL HB5726
Bill
Status
2/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Luis Arroyo
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AI Summary
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Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the sale, offer for sale, or delivery of energy drinks to persons under 18 years of age.
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Defines "energy drink" as a beverage containing taurine, guarana, glucuronolactone, or any extract, herb, or tuber of ginseng species.
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Establishes legislative findings that children under 18 may have lower tolerance for stimulant effects including increased heart rates, anxiety, jitteriness, headache, and fatigue.
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Authorizes the Director of Public Health to file complaints and seek temporary restraining orders or injunctions against violators of the energy drink sales prohibition.
Legislative Description
FOOD-DRUG-ENERGY DRINKS
Last Action
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/3/2017