Provides for the restriction of substances in menstrual products
This bill restricts the presence of specific chemicals in menstrual products sold or distributed within the state. It defines "restricted substances" to include items like lead, mercury, formaldehyde, and various phthalates, prohibiting their use as intentionally added ingredients starting on the effective date. The law also establishes a timeline for setting lower safety thresholds for these chemicals, requiring the Department of Health to propose regulations within a year and review them every five years. Manufacturers of tampons, pads, cups, and other menstrual hygiene products must comply with these limits to sell their goods in the state.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 28, 2023
Last action Jun 3, 2024
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
4
Jun 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 5990C
lower
May 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 5990B
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
May 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 5990A
lower
May 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
lower
Mar 28, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 91 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
Co
Aileen Gunther
DDemocratic
Co
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Bores
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
Co
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Bill Conrad
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Billy Jones
DDemocratic
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