Regards health and safety requirements for stuffed toys
This bill updates Ohio laws to establish specific health and safety rules for the sale and manufacture of stuffed toys and bedding. It requires businesses to register with the state, mandates that all such items be properly labeled, and demands that secondhand products be sanitized before being sold. The legislation also defines key terms like "stuffed toy" and "secondhand" to clarify what items are covered and excludes certain materials used in recycling. Additionally, it provides a process for manufacturers to request exceptions from these rules if strict compliance is not necessary for public safety.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2026
Last action May 20, 2026
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Committee
1
May 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
May 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Thomas
RRepublican
Co
Josh Williams
RRepublican
Co
Sean Brennan
DDemocratic
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