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MO HB2578

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeanne Kirkton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits commercial dealers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers from selling, leasing, or offering for sale any crib bumper pad in Missouri, whether as a crib accessory or separate item

  • Defines "crib bumper pad" as nonmesh material pads, including rolls of stuffed fabric, designed to cushion the inner sides of a crib adjacent to the mattress

  • Establishes penalties of $100 to $500 for each violation of the prohibition

  • Effective date set for January 1, 2017

  • Adds new section 407.780 to Chapter 407 of Missouri Revised Statutes (consumer protection)

Legislative Description

Prohibits the sale of baby crib bumper pads

Last Action

Referred: Children and Families(H)

4/12/2016

Committee Referrals

Children And Families4/12/2016

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