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IL HB4942
Bill
Status
1/25/2022
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Hernandez
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AI Summary
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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.
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Defines "menstrual products" as products used for catching menstruation and vaginal discharge, including tampons, pads, and menstrual cups in both disposable and reusable forms.
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Requires manufacturers to provide labels for product dispensers that distribute individual menstrual products to consumers not obtaining products in original packaging.
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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.
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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