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IL HB4942

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2022

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Hernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to require all menstrual products sold in Illinois to display a plain and conspicuous printed list of all ingredients with component percentages on or affixed to the package or box.

  • Defines "menstrual products" as products used for catching menstruation and vaginal discharge, including tampons, pads, and menstrual cups in both disposable and reusable forms.

  • Requires manufacturers to provide labels for product dispensers that distribute individual menstrual products to consumers not obtaining products in original packaging.

  • Establishes civil penalties of $1,000 per package or box sold in violation of the labeling requirements, and $1,000 for manufacturers failing to provide dispenser labels.

  • Specifies that these labeling requirements apply in addition to any other labeling requirements under existing law.

Legislative Description

MENSTRUAL PRODUCT LABELING

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

4/4/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules2/18/2022
Consumer Protection2/9/2022
Rules1/27/2022

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