Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 4351 — PHTHALATES-CHILD PRODUCTS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates the Children's Products Safety Act. Provides that no person or entity shall manufacture, sell, or distribute in commerce any toy or child care article that contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), or benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), in concentrations exceeding 0.1 percent. Provides that no person or entity shall manufacture, sell, or distribute in commerce any toy or child care article intended for use by a child under 3 years of age if that product can be placed in the child's mouth and contains diisononyl phthalate (DINP), diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP), or di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP), in concentrations exceeding 0.1 percent. Provides that manufacturers shall use the least toxic alternative when replacing phthalates in accordance with the Act. Provides that manufacturers shall not replace phthalates with carcinogens rated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as A, B, or C carcinogens, or substances listed as known or likely carcinogens, known to be human carcinogens, likely to be human carcinogens, or suggestive of being human carcinogens. Provides that manufacturers shall not replace phthalates with reproductive toxicants that cause birth defects, reproductive harm, or developmental harm as identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Effective January 1, 2009.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson

  3. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks

  6. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Constance A. Howard

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez

  10. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland

  12. Assigned to Environmental Health Committee

  13. Referred to Rules Committee

  14. First Reading

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman

  16. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

Sponsors

  • Naomi D. Jakobsson · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Naomi D. Jakobsson

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4351 do?
Creates the Children's Products Safety Act. Provides that no person or entity shall manufacture, sell, or distribute in commerce any toy or child care article that contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), or benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), in concentrations exceeding 0.1 percent. Provides that no person or entity shall manufacture, sell, or distribute in commerce any toy or child care article intended for use by a child under 3 years of age if that product can be placed in the child's mouth and contains diisononyl phthalate (DINP), diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP), or di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP), in concentrations exceeding 0.1 percent. Provides that manufacturers shall use the least toxic alternative when replacing phthalates in accordance with the Act. Provides that manufacturers shall not replace phthalates with carcinogens rated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as A, B, or C carcinogens, or substances listed as known or likely carcinogens, known to be human carcinogens, likely to be human carcinogens, or suggestive of being human carcinogens. Provides that manufacturers shall not replace phthalates with reproductive toxicants that cause birth defects, reproductive harm, or developmental harm as identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Effective January 1, 2009.
Who sponsors HB 4351?
HB 4351 is sponsored by Naomi D. Jakobsson.
What is the current status of HB 4351?
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4351?
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