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IN HB1219
Bill
Status
1/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Carey Hamilton
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AI Summary
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Adds IC 13-20-26 as a new chapter to Indiana Code establishing restrictions on flame retardant materials in upholstered furniture, mattresses, and mattress pads, effective July 1, 2018.
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Defines "flame retardant chemical" to include halogenated, phosphorus-based, nitrogen-based, and nanoscale flame retardants, plus any chemical labeled as flame retardant on a substance safety data sheet per federal regulations.
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Prohibits manufacture and assembly of upholstered furniture, mattresses, and mattress pads containing more than 0.1% of a flame retardant chemical or mixture containing flame retardants for sale.
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Prohibits acceptance for sale and selling of upholstered furniture, mattresses, and mattress pads containing more than 0.1% of a flame retardant chemical or mixture.
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Exempts used furniture and items purchased for public use in public facilities including schools, jails, and hospitals; violations are Class B infractions, or Class A infractions if the violator has a prior conviction for the same offense.
Legislative Description
Ban on flame retardant material. Defines "flame retardant chemical". Prohibits the manufacture, assembly, acceptance for sale, and selling of certain upholstered furniture, mattresses, and mattress pads that contain more than 0.1% of a flame retardant chemical or more than 0.1% of a mixture that contains a flame retardant chemical.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
1/9/2018