Kentucky House Bill 236 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 10 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-11 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Safety (H)
Pending: House Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Safety Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [MS Word]

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, 2013.

AN ACT relating to child care articles containing bisphenol-A.

Rep. Joni Jenkins [D]

Rep. Mary Marzian [D]

Rep. Ruth Palumbo [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2012-01-11		to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Safety (H)
2012-01-10		introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/12RS/HB236.htm
Text	http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/12RS/HB236/bill.doc