Bill Status of SB 2950   97th General Assembly

Short Description:  TOXIN-FREE TODDLER ACT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Ira I. Silverstein

House Sponsors
(Rep. Elaine Nekritz-Karen May-Naomi D. Jakobsson-Deborah Mell and Kenneth Dunkin)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  8/27/2012SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-1101

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Toxin-Free Toddler Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2013, no manufacturer or wholesaler may sell or offer for sale in this State a children's food or beverage container that contains bisphenol A (BPA). Provides that, beginning January 1, 2014, no retailer may sell or offer for sale in this State a children's food or beverage container that contains bisphenol A (BPA). Provides for enforcement by the Attorney General. Authorizes the imposition of a $200 civil penalty for violations of the Act. Defines "child", "children's food or beverage container", "manufacturer", "retailer", and "wholesaler". Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Provides for the repeal of the Act if the United States Food and Drug Administration promulgates a final rule amending its food additive regulations to prohibit the use of polycarbonate resins in infant feeding bottles and spill-proof cups.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with changes. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2014, a retailer may not knowingly sell or offer for sale in this State a children's food or beverage container that contains bisphenol A. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/1/2012SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
  2/1/2012SenateFirst Reading
  2/1/2012SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/17/2012SenateAssigned to Environment
  2/28/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
  2/28/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  2/29/2012SenatePostponed - Environment
  2/29/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Environment
  3/7/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/7/2012SenateDo Pass as Amended Environment; 009-000-000
  3/7/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 8, 2012
  3/21/2012SenateSecond Reading
  3/21/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 22, 2012
  3/22/2012SenateThird Reading - Passed; 047-000-000
  3/22/2012HouseArrived in House
  3/22/2012HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  3/22/2012HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz
  3/23/2012HouseFirst Reading
  3/23/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/10/2012HouseAssigned to Environmental Health Committee
  4/25/2012HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Environmental Health Committee; 012-005-000
  4/26/2012HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/4/2012HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Elaine Nekritz
  5/4/2012HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/8/2012HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000
  5/10/2012HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin
  5/11/2012HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/11/2012HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote
  5/11/2012HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/22/2012HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 088-030-000
  5/22/2012HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May
  5/22/2012HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson
  5/22/2012HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah Mell
  5/22/2012SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
  5/22/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 23, 2012
  5/23/2012SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
  5/23/2012SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  5/25/2012SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Environment
  5/29/2012SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Environment; 005-000-000
  5/30/2012SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 054-000-001
  5/30/2012SenatePassed Both Houses
  6/28/2012SenateSent to the Governor
  8/27/2012SenateGovernor Approved
  8/27/2012SenateEffective Date August 27, 2012
  8/27/2012SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-1101

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