IN HR0010

Urges the Indiana legislative council to assign the topic of a ban on flame retardant materials to the appropriate committee for consideration

Cites the Consumer Product Safety Commission's warning about dangers of flame retardant chemicals found in mattresses, upholstered furniture, and electronics enclosures

Notes that 13 other states have passed similar legislation backed by firefighters groups who raised concerns about increased cancer rates from chemical exposure in burning homes

References support from the American Academy of Pediatrics based on studies linking flame retardants to biological and neurophysical ailments

States the purpose is to ensure the safety of all Hoosiers through further legislative consideration of the issue