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MN HF2137

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Joe Atkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "children's product" to include food containers that are commercially available and contain food or liquid designed or intended by manufacturers to be consumed by children, in addition to empty bottles or cups.

  • Maintains existing prohibitions on manufacturers and wholesalers selling bisphenol-A in children's products by January 1, 2010, and retailers selling such products by January 1, 2011.

  • Prohibits manufacturers from replacing bisphenol-A with carcinogens rated by the EPA as A, B, or C carcinogens or substances listed on the EPA's "List of Chemicals Evaluated for Carcinogenic Potential."

  • Prohibits manufacturers from replacing bisphenol-A with reproductive toxicants that the EPA has identified as causing birth defects, reproductive harm, or developmental harm.

Legislative Description

Bisphenol-A prohibition expanded in products for young children.

Last Action

Author added Champion

3/15/2012

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Reform2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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