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MO HB550

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

Vicki Englund

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturing, processing, or distributing products containing more than 0.1% of pentaBDE or octaBDE beginning January 1, 2015

  • Bans mattresses, furniture, and residential products with textile components containing decaBDE, and electronic devices with exterior casings containing decaBDE, effective January 1, 2015

  • Exempts used product sales, OEM replacement parts made before the law's effective date, recycled materials, vehicles, and medical devices from the restrictions

  • Requires manufacturers to notify retailers of the requirements by January 1, 2014, and provides liability protections for retailers who unknowingly sell prohibited products

  • Establishes fines of $10,000 to $25,000 per violation and requires state agencies to submit reports by January 2, 2015 and February 28, 2015 on decaBDE health and environmental impacts

Legislative Description

Establishes the Toxic Fire Retardant Prevention Act

Last Action

Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety(H)

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Crime Prevention And Public Safety5/17/2013

Full Bill Text

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