KY HB223 | 2011 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 7 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-04 - posted in committee
Pending: House Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Safety Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [MS Word]
Status: Introduced on January 7 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-04 - posted in committee
Pending: House Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Safety Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [MS Word]
Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 217 to define "baby food," "infant formula," and "reusable food or beverage container"; prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of any reusable food or beverage container containing bisphenol-A; prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of any infant formula or baby food stored in container containing bisphenol-A; require manufacturers to use least toxic alternatives; prohibit replacement of bisphenol-A with carcinogens or reproductive toxicants; amend KRS 217.990 to assess a fine of not more than $10,000 for violations; EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012.
Title
AN ACT relating to child care articles containing bisphenol-A.
Sponsors
| Rep. Mary Marzian [D] | Rep. Ruth Palumbo [D] | Rep. Tom Riner [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-04 | posted in committee | |
| 2011-02-01 | to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Safety (H) | |
| 2011-01-07 | introduced in House |
Kentucky State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/11RS/HB223.htm |
| Text | http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/11RS/HB223/bill.doc |
