HB 5338 Illinois House · 96th Regular Session

TOXIN FREE KIDS ACT

Summary
Creates the Toxin-Free Kids Act. Provides that by July 1, 2010, the Department of Public Health shall, after consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency, generate a list of chemicals of high concern. Sets forth the conditions under which the Department, after consultation with the Agency, may designate a chemical of high concern as a priority chemical. Sets forth the applicability of the Act. Authorizes the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept donations, grants, and other funds in order to carry out the purposes of the Act. Provides that the State may cooperate with other states in an interstate chemicals clearinghouse regarding chemicals in consumer products. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2010
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2010 Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 15, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 22, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Environmental Health Committee
Feb 5, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Karen May
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