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IN HR0063

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Prefiled

N/A

Primary Sponsor

Randall Frye

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the legislative council to establish an interim study committee to examine novelty lighters
  • Identifies that novelty lighters have child-attracting features including visual effects, flashing lights, musical sounds, and toy-like designs
  • Notes the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled thousands of novelty lighters since 1996 due to public safety dangers
  • Cites fires set by children using novelty lighters in Indiana and the United States resulting in deaths and millions of dollars in property damage
  • Directs the study committee to operate under the legislative council's direction and issue a final report when directed by the council

Legislative Description

To study novelty lighters.

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Public Policy

3/6/2012

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