ISPA Mid Year Legislative Tracker - Sleep Products
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ISPA Mid Year Legislative Tracker Bills by Issue 50 0 55 5 17 8 8 26 6 16 6 Flame Retardant and Other Chemical Regulations Mattress Recycling and Product Stewardship General Mattress/Bedding Lead and Phthalates Product Safety Blanket Chemical Authority 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Bed Begs This chart breaks down the bills ISPA is currently tracking by issue area Purpose and Description of this report As the Voice of the Mattress Industry®, ISPA actively advocates for industry interests before legislators and regulators at the local, state and federal level. To keep you informed, we have put together a mid-year legislative update. The report outlines the legislation ISPA has been tracking and actively engaged in on our members’ behalf so far this year. ISPA is tracking 170 bills in 27 states and the District of Columbia where 30 bills have been enacted and 63 have failed, leaving 77 bills currently active with varying statuses. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent public health, economic and budgetary impacts, many state legislatures have altered their regular legislative sessions. While these sessions have largely focused on the public health and budgetary effects of the pandemic, other topics like climate change have been addressed as well. ISPA is monitoring these developments closely and will alert you to significant updates on the issues of concern to our industry This report has been organized into specific topic categories which you can see below. - Flame Retardants, pg. 3-13 - Mattress Recycling and product stewardship, pg. 13-25 - Mattress/Bedding, pg. 25-28 - Lead and Phthalates Product Safety, pg. 28-29 - Blanket Chemical Authority, pg. 30-35 - Bed Bugs pg. 35-38 1
Transcript of ISPA Mid Year Legislative Tracker - Sleep Products
ISPA Mid Year Legislative Tracker
Bills by Issue
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Flame Retardant and Other Chemical Regulations
Mattress Recycling and Product Stewardship
General Mattress/Bedding
Lead and Phthalates Product Safety
Blanket Chemical Authority
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Bed Begs
This chart breaks down the bills ISPA is currently tracking by issue area
Purpose and Description of this report
As the Voice of the Mattress Industry®, ISPA actively advocates for industry interests before legislators and regulators at the local, state and federal level. To keep you informed, we have put together a mid-year legislative update. The report outlines the legislation ISPA has been tracking and actively engaged in on our members’ behalf so far this year. ISPA is tracking 170 bills in 27 states and the District of Columbia where 30 bills have been enacted and 63 have failed, leaving 77 bills currently active with varying statuses.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent public health, economic and budgetary impacts, many state legislatures have altered their regular legislative sessions. While these sessions have largely focused on the public health and budgetary effects of the pandemic, other topics like climate change have been addressed as well. ISPA is monitoring these developments closely and will alert you to significant updates on the issues of concern to our industryThis report has been organized into specific topic categories which you can see below.
- Flame Retardants, pg. 3-13- Mattress Recycling and product stewardship, pg. 13-25- Mattress/Bedding, pg. 25-28- Lead and Phthalates Product Safety, pg. 28-29- Blanket Chemical Authority, pg. 30-35- Bed Bugs pg. 35-38
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This map breaks down the number of bills ISPA is tracking in each state, with a darker color indicating a higher bill count.
This chart shows the status of bills ISPA is tracking.
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TitleAn Act to protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants
Bill Summary: Flame Retardant bill to ban Antimony among other chemicals in consumer products specifically including mattresses Sponsor: Decker (D)
TitleRelates to the regulation of chemicals in upholstered furniture, mattresses and electronic enclosures
TitleAn Act to protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants
State
MABill Number
S 2338Last Action
Passed In The House; Sent To The Senate
Status
In House
State
NYBill Number
S 8214Last Action
Referred To The Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
Status
In Senate
State
MABill Number
S 2349Last Action: 9/23/2019
Referred to House Ways and Means CommitteeStatus
Bills by Issue
Flame Retardant and Other Chemical Regulations (50)
Passed First Chamber
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of organohalogen flame retardants above 1,000 parts per million in mattresses and upholstered furniture. The bill exempts all parts of an adult mattress except for foam.Sponsor: Kaminsky (D)
Bill Summary: Prohibits the sale of mattresses, carpet and upholstered furniture with more than 1,000 ppm of specified flame retardants in any component. Antimony Trioxide is listed as a prohibited flame retardant. The bill also includes a process to add additional prohibited flame retardants.Sponsor: Senate Committee on Ways and Means
In House
Introduced
TitleProhibits the use of chemical flame retardants on residential upholstered furniture
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of all intentionally added flame retardants, including but not limited to TDCPP and phosphorous-bromine flame retardants in residential upholstered furniture. Sponsor: Harckman (D)
State
NYBill Number
S 6512Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To The Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
Status
In Senate
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TitleProhibits the use of chemical flame retardants on residential upholstered furniture
Bill Summary: Prohibits halogenated flame retardants in residential upholstered furniture. There is no defined threshold given in this bill. Sponsor: Gunther (D)
TitleAn Act to protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants
Bill Summary: Prohibits TDCPP, TECP, Antimony, HBCD, TBPH, TBB, chlorinated paraffins, TCPP, pentaBDE, octaBDE, TBBPA, and engineered nano-objects in bedding at levels of 1,000 PPM or above in any component. Sponsor: Creem (D)
TitleAn Act relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products
Bill Summary: Prohibits chemicals listed in the Washington State List of Chemicals of Concern and the State of Maine List of Chemicals of High Concern (excluding mercury) in children's products and consumer products at levels above 100 PPM in any component. This bill explicitly includes children's mattresses. Sponsor: Friedman (D)
State
NYBill Number
A 6260Last Action: 6/4/2019
Amended In The Assembly Status
In Assembly
State
MABill Number
S 1230Last Action: 9/19/2019
Substituted by 2338Status
In Senate
State
MABill Number
S 149Last Action: 4/27/2020
Referred To The Committee On Senate Ways And Means
Status
In Senate
TitleToxic-Free Kids Act.
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of Bisphenol A and TDCPP and TCEP in amounts greater than 50 PPM in any component, and Phthalates in amounts greater than 1,000 PPM by mass in children's products (under 12). On or after 10/1/2020, a retailer or distributor of a children's product must notify the state if any of the listed chemicals are used in their products. Sponsor: Morey (D), Harrison (D), Butler (D)
State
NCBill Number
HB 765Last Action: 4/16/2019
Referred th the Committee on Rules and Operations Of The House
Status
In House
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TitleAn Act to protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants
Bill Summary: Prohibits TDCPP, TECP, Antimony, HBCD, TBPH, TBB, chlorinated paraffins, TCPP, pentaBDE, octaBDE, TBBPA, and engineered nano-objects in bedding at 1,000 PPM in any component. Sponsor: Decker (D)
TitleRelates to state environmental purchasing and intergovernmental agreements; repealer
Bill Summary: Amends the state finance law, general municipal and environmental conservation law to increase procurement of furnishings, clothing and other products the meet flammability standards without the use of toxic flame retardants (polybrominated diphenyl ethers). Sponsor: Giglio (R)
TitleAn Act to protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants
Bill Summary: Prohibits TDCPP, TECP, Antimony, HBCD, TBPH, TBB, chlorinated paraffins, TCPP, pentaBDE, octaBDE, TBBPA, and engineered nano-objects in bedding above 1,000 PPM in any component. Sponsor: Decker (D)
TitleHealth-Tech
Bill Summary: Placeholder bill Sponsor: Cullerton (D)
TitleRelates to prohibiting the sale of child products containing organohalogen flame retardant
Bill Summary: Bans Organohalogen flame retardants that contain the element bromine or chlorine in child care products (products intended for use by children 3 or under). Sponsor: Engelbright (D)
State
MABill Number
H 3500Last Action: 6/27/2019
Referred To The Committee On House Ways And Means
Status
In House
State
NYBill Number
A 5749Last Action: 7/14/2020
Held For Consideration In The Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee
Status
In Assembly
State
MABill Number
HD 3012Last Action: 6/27/2019
Referred To The Committee On House Ways And Means
Status
In House
State
ILBill Number
SB 568Last Action: 4/12/2019
Re-referred to the Senate Assignments Committee Status
In Senate
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NYBill Number
A 3587Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To The Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee
Status
In Assembly
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TitleRelates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products
Bill Summary: Bans Tris 2 phosphate, Benzene, Lead, mercury, molybdenum, antimony, arsenic, cadmium, and cobalt in children's products. Sponsor: Bailey (D)
TitleAn Act to protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants
Bill Summary: Bans TDCPP, TECP, Antimony, HBCD, TBPH, TBB, chlorinated paraffins, TCPP, pentaBDE, octaBDE, TBBPA, and engineered nano-objects in bedding at levels of 1,000 PPM or above in any component. Sponsor: Creem (D)
TitleHealth-Tech
Bill Summary: Placeholder bill Sponsor: Madigan (D)
TitleProhibits the use of chemical flame retardants on residential upholstered furniture
Bill Summary: Bans halogenated flame retardants in residential upholstered furniture. There is no defined threshold given in this bill. Sponsor: Ritchie (R)
TitleRelates to banning certain chemicals from being manufactured, used, or stored within the state
Bill Summary: Bans the use of triclosan, 1,4-dioxane, isophorone and cyclohexanone in products that can be reasonably expected to come into contact with someone under the age of 18. Sponsor: Ritchie (R)
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NYBill Number
S 2199Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To The Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
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In Senate
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MABill Number
SD 1573Last Action: 9/19/2019
Substituted by S 2338Status
In Senate
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ILBill Number
HB 605Last Action: 4/12/2019
Re-referred To the House Rules Committee Status
In House
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NYBill Number
S 1367Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To The Senate Environmental Conservation
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In Senate
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NYBill Number
S 1184Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To the Senate Environmental Conservation
Status
In Senate
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TitleFire protection and safety; use of certain chemical flame retardants; prohibit
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of designated flame retardants including Antimony in bedding and residential upholstered furniture above 1,000 PPM in any component. Sponsor: Schofield (D), Drenner (D)
TitleSubstitute 2: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF HARMFUL FLAME RETARDANTS.
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of TDCPP, TCEP, TBBPA, Decabromodiphenyl ether, Antimony Hexabromocyclodecane, TBPH, TBB, Chlorinated Parrifins, TCPP and chemicals that fall under the definition of 29 C.F.R. § 19100.1200(g) in levels above 1,000 PPM in children's products (intended for use by people under 12) and upholstered furniture. Mattresses may not contain Organohalogens in more than 1,000 PPM in any component. Sponsor: Kowalko (D), Ennis (D), Lawson (R)
TitleSurface water used as drinking water contaminants testing establishment; source water protection strategies identification and implementation requirement; health risk limits for certain substances adoption requirement; appropriating money
Bill Summary: Requires testing for brominated FRs and Pthalates in surface water, and allows Department of Health to create standards to then prevent their occurrence in surface water. Sponsor: Dziedzic (DFL), Dibble (DFL), Marty (DFL)
TitleSubstitute 1: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF HARMFUL FLAME RETARDANTS.
Bill Summary: This bill prohibits the use of TDCPP, TCEP, TBBPA, Decabromodiphenyl ether, Antimony, Hexabromocyclodecane, TBPH, TBB, Chlorinated Parrifins, TCPP and chemicals that fall under the definition of 29 C.F.R. § 19100.1200(g) in levels above 1,000 PPM in children's products (intended for use by people under 12) and upholstered furniture. Mattresses may not contain Organohalogens in more than 1,000 PPM in any component. Sponsor: Kowalko (D), Ennis (D), Lawson (R)
State
GABill Number
HB 1072Last Action: 2/28/2020
Introduced Status
Failed sine die
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DEBill Number
HB 117-2Last Action: 6/14/2019
Adopted In Lieu Of The Original Bill Hb 117 And Assigned To Economic Development Banking Insurance Commerce Committee In House
Status
Failed sine die
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MNBill Number
SF 2891Last Action: May 16, 2019
Referred To The Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee
Status
Failed sine die
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DEBill Number
HB 117-1Last Action: 6/14/2019
Substituted by Hb 117-2 Status
Failed sine die
Failed Sine Die
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TitleA bill for an act prohibiting the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of consumer products containing certain chemicals, including effective date provisions, and making penalties applicable.
Bill Summary: Prohibits the sale of upholstered furniture with flame retardant chemicals, specifically calling out halogenated, phosphorous and nitrogen based FRs in addition to nanoscale FRs and any chemical or compound included under 29 CFR 1919.1200 (g) at levels of 1,000 ppm. The bill also prohibits the use of PFAS in firefighting foam. Sponsor: Isenhart (D)
TitleAN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF HARMFUL FLAME RETARDANTS.
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of TDCPP, TCEP, TBBPA, Decabromodiphenyl ether, Antimony Hexabromocyclodecane, TBPH, TBB, Chlorinated Parrifins, TCPP and chemicals that fall under the definition of 29 C.F.R. § 19100.1200(g) in levels above 1,000 PPM in children's products (intended for use by people under 12) and upholstered furniture. It also states that Mattresses may not contain Organohalogens in more than 1,000 PPM in any component. Sponsor: Kowalko (D), Ennis (D), Lawson (R)
TitleAN ACT CONCERNING LABELING AND RESTRICTING THE USE OF FLAME RETARDANTS.
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of organohalogens in children's products and requires the manufacturer to state whether or not the product uses flame retardant chemicals. The threshold is set at 1,000 PPM. Sponsor: Joint Committee on Public Health
TitleAn Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Protection Of Children, Families And Firefighters--Flame Retardants (Protects The Health And Safety Of Children, Families And Firefighters From Exposure To Harmful Flame Retardants Contained In Bedding, Carpeting, Children'S Products, Residential Upholstered Furniture Or Window Treatments. Effective January 1, 2020.)
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of TDCPP, TCEP, Antimony, HBCD, TBPH, TBB, Chlorinated paraffins, TCPP, PentaBDE, OctaBDE, TBBPA and any other chemical flame retardants specified by the Department of Business Regulation in bedding among other covered products at concentrations above 1,000 PPM by mass. Sponsor: Kazarian (D), Casimiro (D), Alzate (D)
State
IABill Number
HF 775Last Action: 4/18/2019
Assigned to the House Commerce Committee Status
Failed sine die
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DEBill Number
HB 117Last Action: 6/14/2019
Substituted For Hb 117-1Status
Failed sine die
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CTBill Number
HB 7197Last Action: 4/17/2019
Referred By House To Committee On Appropriations
Status
Failed sine die
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RIBill Number
HB 5424Last Action: 3/13/2019
House Health, Environment and Welfare Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
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Failed sine die
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TitlePublic Health - Products Containing a Flame-Retardant Chemical -Prohibition on Import or Sale
Bill Summary: Expands the existing prohibition on TCEP and TDCPP in children's and juvenile products. Limits the use of halogenated, phosphorous, nitrogenous and nanoscale flame retardants to 1,000 PPM by mass. This bill exempts every part of a mattress except for foam in a mattress intended for an individual 12 or younger. Sponsor: Hayes (D)
TitlePublic Health - Products Containing a Flame-Retardant Chemical -Prohibition on Import or Sale
Bill Summary: Expands the existing ban on TCEP and TDCPP in children's and juvenile products. Limits the use of halogenated, phosphorous, nitrogenous and nanoscale flame retardants to 1,000 PPM by mass. This bill exempts every part of a mattress except for foam in a mattress intended for an individual 12 or younger. Sponsor: Cullison (D)
TitleFire Prevention and Investigation - As introduced, prohibits certain flame retardants in juvenile products and upholstered furniture. -Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 68.
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of Fire Retardants in juvenile products, mattresses and upholstered furniture in levels above 1,000 PPM in any component. Fire retardant is broadly defined and includes chemicals listed on Washington States list of chemicals of high concern as well as halogenated, organophosphorous, organonitrogen and nanoscale FRs. Sponsor: Towns (D)
TitleAN ACT CONCERNING THE LABELING OF FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICALS IN INFANT AND CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS.
Bill Summary: Placeholder bill requiring a label be affixed to children's products stating whether or not the product uses flame retardant chemicals. Sponsor: Hampton (D)
State
MDBill Number
SB 902Last Action: 2/14/2019
Introduced in the Senate Status
Failed sine die
State
MDBill Number
HB 1264Last Action: 4/1/2019
Unfavorable Report in The House Health And Government Operations Committee
Status
Failed sine die
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TNBill Number
HB 1420Last Action: 3/11/2020
Taken Off Notice in The Consumer Subcommittee Of The House Human Resources Committee
Status
Failed sine die
State
CTBill Number
HB 6945Last Action: 1/30/2019
Referred To the Joint Committee On Public Health Status
Failed sine die
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TitleProducts; furniture; paint; prohibited chemicals
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of halogenated, organophosphorous, organonitrogen, nanoscale flame retardants, PBDEs, antimony, FR's included on the CA Health and Safety list, and Washington State's Chemicals of High Concern for Children in children's products and upholstered furniture at levels above 1,000 PPM in any component of a covered product. Sponsor: Mendez (D)
TitleAN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICALS IN CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS AND UPHOLSTERED RESIDENTIAL FURNITURE.
Bill Summary: Placeholder bill prohibitng Organohologens in Children's products. Sponsor: Hampton (D)
TitleFire Prevention and Investigation - As introduced, prohibits certain flame retardants in juvenile products and upholstered furniture. -Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 68.
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of Fire Retardants in juvenile products, mattresses and upholstered furniture in levels above 1,000 PPM in any component. Fire retardant is broadly defined and includes chemicals listed on Washington States list of chemicals of high concern as well as halogenated, organophosphorous, organonitrogen and nanoscale FRs. Sponsor: Gilmore (D)
TitleFlame-retardant chemical use in certain products prohibition
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of halogenated, phosphorus- based, nitrogen-based, and nanoscale flame retardants in children's products and mattresses at or above 1,000 PPM in any component. Sponsor: Howe (R), Marty (DFL), Rosen (D), Simmonson (DFL), Klein (DFL)
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AZBill Number
SB 1280Last Action: 1/31/2019
Assigned To The Senate Rules Committee
Status
Failed sine die
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CTBill Number
HB 6516Last Action: 2/25/2020
Hearing In The Joint Committee On Public Health Status
Failed sine die
State
TNBill Number
SB 67Last Action: 1/30/2019
Referred To The Senate Commerce And Labor Committee
Status
Failed sine die
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MNBill Number
SF 321Last Action: 1/22/2019
ReferredTo The Senate Commerce And Consumer Protection Finance And Policy Committee
Status
Failed sine die
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TitleWest Virginia Residential Furniture and Children's Products Flame Retardants Act
Bill Summary: Limits the use of TDCPP (tris (1, 3-dichloro2propyl) phosphate), Decabromodiphenyl ether, Pentabromodiphenyl ether, Hexabromocyclododecane, and TCEP (tris (2-chloroethyl) phosphate) to 1,000 PPM in any component. The bill covers children's products and upholstered furniture, which is defined to include mattresses. Sponsor: Fleischauer (D)
Title"An Act relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, and labeling of child-related products containing certain flame retardant chemicals; relating to an interstate chemicals clearinghouse; adding unlawful acts to the Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act; and providing for an effective date."
Bill Summary: Prohibits organohalogen, organophosphorous, organonitrogen and nanoscale Flame retardants, as well as antimony in consumer products. The bill would require manufacturers to identify if a product contains FR's. The definition of consumer product includes bedding and mattresses. The bill further requires a manufacturer to label whether of not a product does or does not contain a chemical that retards flame production. Sponsor: Tarr (D)
TitleBan on flame retardant material.
Bill Summary: Prohibits halogenated, phosphorous, nitrogen and nanoscale FRs and FRs named under 20 CFR 1910.1200(g) above 1,000 PPM. Mattresses are specifically named as covered product in this bill. Sponsor: Hamilton (D)
TitleRequires DCA to promulgate certain fire safety regulations concerning upholstered furniture and furnishings purchased for use in residential premises and public buildings.
Bill Summary: Requires that regulations be set in place to require upholstered furniture, including beds, to meet California Technical Bulletin Numbers 116, 117 and 133. Sponsor: McKeon (D)
TitleProhibits manufacture and sale of children's products and upholstered furniture made with certain flame retardant chemicals.
Bill Summary: Prohibits TCPP, TDCPP, TCEP, DecaBDE, antimony, HBCD, TBPH, TBB, TBBPA and chlorinated paraffins in children's products and upholstered furniture at levels above 1,000 PPM. Sponsor: Kennedy (D)
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WVBill Number
HB 2341Last Action: 1/11/2019
Introduced in the House Status
Failed sine die
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AKBill Number
HB 27Last Action: 3/17/2020
Referred To The House Rules Committee Status
Failed sine die
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INBill Number
HB 1134Last Action: 1/7/2019
Referred To The House Committee On Public Health
Status
Failed sine die
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NJBill Number
A 2920Last Action: 2/1/2018
Referred To The Assembly Housing And Community Development Committee
Status
Failed sine die
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NJBill Number
A 1362Last Action: 1/9/2018
Referred To The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
Status
Failed sine die
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TitleAn Act To Update Maine's Sales Prohibition on Upholstered Furniture Treated with Flame-retardant Chemicals
Bill Summary: Amends existing law to bring Maine's FR standard in line with California's standard. The bill exempts TDCPP and Brominated FR's in Mattresses in all parts except for foam. The bill's threshold is 1,000 PPM. Sponsor: Fay (D)
TitleRelating to high priority chemicals of concern for children's health; declaring an emergency.
Bill Summary: Amends existing green chemistry law by removing the limit on the number of chemicals that can be named yearly to the existing list of chemicals of high concern. Sponsor: Kenny-Guyer (D)
TitleRelating to fire-retardant chemicals in certain consumer products; prescribing an effective date.
Bill Summary: Prohibits (Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate), (Tris(1,3-dichloro-2 propyl)phosphate), and other chemicals classed as polybrominated diphenyl ethers that are used for the purpose of reducing the flammability of fabrics, foams or other components in mattresses and children’s products in concentrations of more than 1,000 PPM by mass. Sponsor: Helt (R), Power (D)
TitleFlame-retardant chemicals; prohibit children's products or upholstered residential furniture containing certain amounts of.
Bill Summary: Bans TDCPP, Decabromodiphenyl ether, Hexabromocyclododecane, TCEP in children's products and upholstered furniture over 1,000 PPM in any component. Sponsor: Jackson (D)
TitleProduct safety; flame retardants, penalty.
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of TCEP (tris(2chloroethyl)phosphate), tetrabromobisphenol A, decabromodiphenyl ether, hexabromocyclododecane, tetrabromophthalate (TBPH), tetrabromobenzoate (TBB), tris(1chloro-2-propyl)phosphate (TCPP), triphenyl phosphate (TPP), bis(chloromethyl) propane-1,3-diyl tetrakis (2-chloroethyl) bisphosphate (V6) in children's products and residential upholstered chemicals. Children are defined as any person under 12 years old. Sponsor: Lopez (D)
State
MEBill Number
LD 1786 (HP 1271)Last Action: 1/23/2020
Pursuant To Joint Rule 310 3 Placed In Legislative Files; Dead
Status
Failed
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ORBill Number
HB 3355Last Action: 6/30/2019
In Committee Upon Adjournment Status
Failed
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ORBill Number
HB 3055Last Action: 6/30/2019
In Committee Upon AdjournmentStatus
Failed
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MSBill Number
SB 2620Last Action: 2/5/2019
Voted Down In Committee Status
Failed
State
VABill Number
HB 2394Last Action: 2/5/2019
Left In The House Agriculture Chesapeake And Natural Resources Committee
Status
Failed
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TitleProduct safety; flame retardants, penalty.
Bill Summary: Prohibits TDCPP, TCEP, tetrabromobisphenol A, decabromodiphenyl ether, hexabromocyclododecane, TBPH, TBB, TCPP, TPP and IPTPP from being used in any product intended to come in close contact with a person under the age of 12 or pregnant woman. Sponsor: Lopez (D)
TitleRelates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products
Bill Summary: Prohibits tris (1, 3 dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate, benzene, lead and compounds (inorganic), mercury and mercury compounds including methyl mercury, antimony and antimony compounds, formaldehyde, asbestos, arsenic and arsenic compounds including arsenic trioxide and dimethyl arsen- 2 ic, cadmium, and cobalt and cobalt compounds in Children's Products (including beds). There is no defined threshold in this ban. Sponsor: Engelbright (D)
TitleFlame-retardant chemical use in certain products prohibited, and exemptions allowed.
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of halogenated phosphorus- based, nitrogen-based, and nanoscale flame retardants in Children's Products and mattresses above 1,000 PPM by component. Sponsor: Becker-Finn (DFL), Fischer (DFL), Hornstein (DFL)
Titleprohibiting the sale of certain furniture and carpeting with flame retardant chemicals.
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of halogenated, phosphorus, nitrogen-based and nanoscale flame retardants and any chemical or chemical compound for which "flame retardant" appears on the substance safety data sheet required under 29 C.F.R. section 1910.1200(g) at levels above 1,000 PPM. This applies to upholstered furniture. Mattresses are specifically excluded from this bill. Sponsor: Watters (D)
State
VABill Number
HB 951Last Action: 2/13/2019
Left In The House Agriculture Chesapeake And Natural Resources Committee
Status
Failed
State
NYBill Number
A 6296Last Action: 2/7/2020
Substituted by S 501 and Signed Into Law By The Governor
Status
Enacted
State
MNBill Number
HF 359Last Action: 5/22/2019
Signed Into Law By The Governor Status
Enacted
State
NHBill Number
SB 193Last Action: 9/3/2019
Signed Into Law By The Governor Status
Enacted
Enacted
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TitleAn Act Relating To Health And Safety - Upholstered Furniture And Child Products Safety (Increases Amount Of Flame Retardant Chemicals Contained In Residential Upholstered Bedding/Furniture Manufactured/ Sold In State From 100 Ppm To 1,000 Ppm Effective January 1, 2020.)
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of non-polymeric organohalogen flame retardant chemicals in residential upholstered furniture and raises the limit from 100 PPM to 1,000 PPM. Sponsor: Morin (D), Phillips (D), Casey (D)
TitleRelates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of tris (1, 3 dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate, benzene, lead and compounds (inorganic), mercury and mercury compounds including methyl mercury, antimony and antimony compounds, formaldehyde, asbestos, arsenic and arsenic compounds including arsenic trioxide and dimethyl arsen- 2 ic, cadmium, and cobalt and cobalt compounds in Children's Products (including beds). There is no defined threshold in this ban. Sponsor: Kaminsky (D)
TitleRequires paint producers to implement or participate in paint stewardship program.
Bill Summary: Creates a paint stewardship program, and requires producers to participate in that program. Sponsor: Pinkin (D), Lopez (D), Kennedy (D)
TitleAn Act Relating To Health And Safety - Proper Management Of Unused Paint (Requires The Department Of Environmental Management To Solicit Procurement Of A Representative Organization To Operate The Paint Stewardship Program Every Two (2) Years.)
Bill Summary: Requires the Department of Environmental Management to issue requests for proposals to run the paint stewardship program in the state of Rhode Island every two years. Sponsor: Tobon (D), Johnston (D), Bennett (D)
State
RIBill Number
HB 5119Last Action: 7/8/2019
Signed Into Law By The GovernorStatus
Enacted
State
NYBill Number
S 501Last Action: 2/7/2020
Signed Into Law By The GovernorStatus
Enacted
Mattress Recycling and Product Stewardship (55)
State
NJBill Number
A 4382Last Action: 1/21/2020
Pocket Vetoed By The Governor At The End Of Session
Status
Passed Senate
State
RIBill Number
HB 7337Last Action: 3/10/2020
Passed In The House Status
In Senate
Passed Second Chamber
Passed First Chamber
14
TitleAn Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Responsible Recycling, Reuse And Disposal Of Mattresses (Requires Copies Of Auditor'S Documents Relative To Evaluation And Opinion About Fees To Be Filed With The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation And Be Considered Public Records Pursuant To Chapter 2 Of Title 38, Access To Public Records.)
Bill Summary: Requires the Mattress Recycling Council to provide additional financial information to RIRRC at their request. Sponsor: Wilkinson (D)
TitleResolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling
Bill Summary: Requires a study on the efficacy of a mattress recycling program in the state of Massachusetts.Sponsor: Kennedy
TitleEstablishes a paint stewardship program
Bill Summary: Establishes a post consumer paint stewardship program. Sponsor: Kennedy (D)
TitleEstablishes a paint stewardship program
Bill Summary: Establishes a paint stewardship program. Sponsor: Engelbright (D)
TitleResolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling
Bill Summary: Authorizes a committee to be created for the purpose of studying a mattress recycling program for the state. Sponsor: Kennedy (D)
State
RIBill Number
HB 7277Last Action: 2/11/2020
Committee Postponed Action At The Request Of The Sponsor
Status
In House
State
MABill Number
S 2388Last Action
Referred to The Senate Committee on Rules
Status
State
NYBill Number
S 4645Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To The Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
Status
In Senate
State
NYBill Number
A 6453Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To The Assembly Ways And Means Committee
Status
In Assembly
State
MABill Number
S 495Last Action: 10/30/2019
Substituted For S 2388 Status
In Senate
In Senate
Introduced
15
TitleAn Act relative to extender producer responsibility
Bill Summary: Authorizes a committee to be created to study the effects of an extended producer responsibility program related to the manufacture and post-consumer management of products. Sponsor: Jones (R), Hill (R), Poirier (R)
TitleAn Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products
Bill Summary: Creates an electronic products recycling program. Sponsor: Hecht (D)
TitleAn Act relative to paint recycling
Bill Summary: Establishes a Post Consumer paint recycling program. Sponsor: Haddad (D)
TitleResolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling
Bill Summary: Authorizes a committee to be created for the purpose of studying a mattress recycling program for the state. Sponsor: Dykema (D)
TitleAn Act reducing paper and packaging waste in the Commonwealth
Bill Summary: Creates a packaging and paper recycling and waste reduction program. Sponsor: Cutler (D)
State
MABill Number
H 810Last Action: 7/16/2019
Hearing In The House Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee
Status
In House
State
MABill Number
H 797Last Action: 7/16/2019
Hearing In The House Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee
Status
In House
State
MABill Number
H 796Last Action: 2/13/2020
Bill Reported Favorably By Committee And Referred To The Committee On House Ways And Means
Status
In House
State
MABill Number
H 765Last Action: 10/30/2019
Substituted By S 2388 Status
In House
State
MABill Number
H 745Last Action: 10/15/2019
Hearing In The House Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee
Status
In House
16
TitleRelates to establishing the paint stewardship program
Bill Summary: Establishes a paint stewardship program. Sponsor: Kennedy (D)
TitleResolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling
Bill Summary: Authorizes a committee to be created for the purpose of studying a mattress recycling program for the state. Sponsor: Dykema (D)
TitleAn Act relative to extender producer responsibility
Bill Summary: Authorizes a committee to be created to study the effects of an extended producer responsibility program related to the manufacture and post-consumer management of products. Sponsor: Jones (R), Hill (R), Poirier (R)
TitleEstablishes a carpet stewardship program
Bill Summary: Establishes a carpet stewardship program. Sponsor: Kavanagh (D)
TitleAn act relating to household products containing hazardous substances
Bill Summary: Establishes a stewardship organization for the disposal of hazardous household waste products. Sponsor: Sullivan (D)
State
NYBill Number
S 3541Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
Status
In Senate
State
MABill Number
HD 3545Last Action: 10/30/2019
Substituted By S 2388 Status
In House
State
MABill Number
HD 2124Last Action: 7/16/2019
Hearing In The House Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee
Status
In House
State
NYBill Number
S 2327Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
Status
In Senate
State
VTBill Number
H 75Last Action: 1/24/2019
Referred To The House Committee On Natural Resources Fish And Wildlife
Status
In House
17
TitleRequires manufacturers of consumer goods to accept for collection, handling and recycling or reuse, consumer goods waste for which it is the manufacturer
Bill Summary: Requires manufacturers of consumer goods to accept for collection, handling and recycling or reuse, consumer goods waste for which it is the manufacturer. Requires a label identifying the manufacturer on these items. Sponsor: Hunter (D)
TitleResolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling
Bill Summary: Authorizes a committee to be created for the purpose of studying a mattress recycling program for the state. Sponsor: Kennedy (D)
TitleRelates to establishing the paint stewardship program
Bill Summary: Establishes a paint stewardship program. Sponsor: Stirpe (D)
TitleDrug And Sharps Waste Program
Bill Summary: Creates a drug and sharps waste stewardship organization. Sponsor: Gong-Gershowitz (D)
TitleAn Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Responsible Recycling, Reuse And Disposal Of Mattresses (Provides That Documents Related To An Audit Of Mattress Stewardship Fees Are Considered Public Records Under The Access To Public Records Act.)
Bill Summary: Amends existing mattress stewardship law to make all documents related to the auditor evaluation and opinion, along with all financial information provided by MRC to the auditor to be made public. Sponsor: DiPalma (D), Seveney (D), Coyne (D)
State
NYBill Number
A 1642Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To the Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee
Status
In Assembly
State
MABill Number
SD 87Last Action: 10/30/2019
Substituted By S 2388 Status
In Senate
State
NYBill Number
A 1463Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To The Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee
Status
In Assembly
State
ILBill Number
HB 349Last Action: 6/2/2020
Assigned To The House Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee
Status
In House
State
RIBill Number
SB 787Last Action: 6/11/2019
Senate Judiciary Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Status
Failed sine die
Failed Sine Die
18
TitleAn Act Relating To Health And Safety - Proper Management Of Unused Paint (Requires That The Department Of Environmental Management To Request Proposals, Every Two (2) Years, To Solicit Procurement Of A Representative Organization To Operate The Paint Stewardship Program.)
Bill Summary: Amends existing paint stewardship law to require that The Department of Environmental Management request proposals, every two Years, to solicit procurement of a representative organization to operate the paint stewardship program. Sponsor: Picard (D)
TitleAn Act To Support Collection and Proper Disposal of Unwanted Drugs
Bill Summary: Creates a Drug stewardship program. Sponsor: Gratwick (D)
TitleJoint Order, To Authorize the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources To Report Out Legislation Implementing Product Stewardship Report Recommendations
Bill Summary: Allows the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to report out, to the House, legislation implementing the recommendations contained in the annual product stewardship report by the Department of Environmental Protection. Sponsor: Tucker (D)
TitleCarpet product stewardship program
Bill Summary: Creates a carpet stewardship program. Sponsor: Eaton (DFL), Frentz (DFL), Pappas (DFL), Wiklund (DFL), Marty (DFL)
TitleAn Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Responsible Recycling, Reuse And Disposal Of Mattresses (Requires Copies Of Auditor'S Documents Relative To Evaluation And Opinion About Fees To Be Filed With The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation And Be Considered Public Records Pursuant To Chapter 2 Of Title 38, Access To Public Records.)
Bill Summary: Amends existing mattress stewardship law to make all documents related to the auditor evaluation and opinion, along with all financial information provided by MRC to the auditor to be made public. Sponsor: Vella Wilkinson (D), Tobon (D), Ucci (D)
State
RIBill Number
SB 757Last Action: 4/24/2019
Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study
Status
Failed sine die
State
MEBill Number
LD 1460 (SP 445)Last Action: 3/17/2020
Referred To The Committee On Environment And Natural Resources
Status
Failed sine die
State
MEBill Number
(HP 883)Last Action: 3/19/2019
Read And Passed In ConcurrenceStatus
Failed sine die
State
MNBill Number
SF 2300Last Action: 3/11/2019
Referred To The Senate Environment And Natural Resources Policy And Legacy Finance Committee
Status
Failed sine die
State
RIBill Number
HB 5827Last Action: 6/6/2019
Referred To The Senate Judiciary CommitteeStatus
Failed sine die
19
TitleCarpet product stewardship program provided, and report required.
Bill Summary: Creates a carpet stewardship program. Sponsor: Hansen (DFL), Fischer (DFL), Becker-Finn (DFL)
TitleAN ACT CONCERNING RECYCLING PLANS FOR PAPER AND PACKAGING AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT GOALS.
Bill Summary: Establishes a paper and packaging recycling program and creates certain municipal solid waste management goals. Sponsor: Joint Committee on Environment
TitleAn Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Proper Management Of Unused Paint (Requires That The Department Of Environmental Management To Request Proposals, Every Two Years, To Solicit Procurement Of A Representative Organization To Operate The Paint Stewardship Program.)
Bill Summary: Amends existing paint stewardship law to require that The Department of Environmental Management request proposals, every two Years, to solicit procurement of a representative organization to operate the paint stewardship program. Sponsor: Tobon (D), Alzate (D), Edwards (D)
TitleAn Act Relating To Health And Safety - Refuse Disposal - Exempting Post-Use Polymers, Gasification Processes And Recoverable Feed Stocks (Exempts Recoverable Plastics From Materials Classified As Solid Waste/Provides For Converting Of Recoverable Plastics Into Valuable Raw Materials.)
Bill Summary: Exempts post use polymers and pyrolisis disposed refuse from existing refuse disposal law. Sponsor: Ucci (D), Costantino (D), Quattrocchi (R)
TitleEnvironment - Office of Recycling - Mattresses and Box Springs
Bill Summary: Requires the Office of Recycling to provide local communities information and examples of programs that divert mattresses from landfills and recycle or reuse them. A report must be generated by the department on the progress of this program. Sponsor: Hill (R)
State
MNBill Number
HF 2267Last Action: 4/1/2019
Author Added LongStatus
Failed sine die
State
CTBill Number
HB 7295Last Action: 4/15/2019
Amended And Referred to The House Ways And Means Committee
Status
Failed sine die
State
RIBill Number
HB 5794Last Action: 6/13/2019
Referred To The Senate Environment And Agriculture Committee
Status
Failed sine die
State
RIBill Number
HB 5448Last Action: 6/25/2019
Referred To The House Finance Committee and Scheduled For Consideration
Status
Failed sine die
State
MDBill Number
HB 502Last Action: 3/19/2019
Hearing In The Health And Government Operations Committee
Status
Failed sine die
20
TitleAN ACT REQUIRING INFORMATIONAL BROCHURES CONCERNING THE STATE'S PAINT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.
Bill Summary: Requires the Paint Recycling Organization to develop and disseminate informational brochures regarding the program.Sponsor: Cook (D)
TitleProducer recycling of waste packaging and paper.
Bill Summary: Creates a paper and packaging recycling organization. Sponsor: Stoops (D)
TitleRequires paint producers to implement or participate in paint stewardship program.
Bill Summary: Creates a paint stewardship program, and requires producers to participate in that program. Sponsor: Beach (D), Smith (D)
Titleestablishing an architectural paint program.
Bill Summary: Establishes a paint collection and recycling program.Sponsor: Buchanan (D)
TitleBeverage Container Recycling Act of 2020.
Bill Summary: Requires bottling manufacturers to set up a product stewardship organization similar to the mattress stewardship program excepting that the fee would be internal. Sponsor: Wieckowski
TitleRelating to household hazardous waste; declaring an emergency.
Bill Summary: Creates a household hazardous wasted stewardship program. Sponsor: Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
State
CTBill Number
HB 5582Last Action: 1/18/2019
Referred To The Joint Committee On Environment Status
Failed sine die
State
INBill Number
SB 619Last Action: 1/15/2019
Referred To The Senate Committee On Environmental Affairs
Status
Failed sine die
State
NJBill Number
S 2815Last Action: 1/13/2020
Substituted By A 4382 Status
Failed sine die
State
NHBill Number
HB 1570Last Action: 3/12/2020
Voted Down In The House Environment An Agriculture Committee
Status
Failed
State
CABill Number
SB 372Last Action: 2/3/2020
Died On File Status
Failed
State
ORBill Number
SB 96Last Action: 6/30/2019
In Committee Upon Adjournment Status
Failed
Failed
21
TitleRelating to mattresses; declaring an emergency.
Bill Summary: Creates a mattress recycling program and associated stewardship organization. Sponsor: Manning (D), Dembrow (D)
TitleRelating to drug take-back programs; prescribing an effective date.
Bill Summary: Creates a drug take back program and stewardship organization. Sponsor: Governor Kate Brown requested this bill
TitleEnacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development and environmental conservation budget for the 2020-2021 state fiscal year
Bill Summary: This bill is a subset of Gov. Cuomo's broader proposed FY 2021 budget. Included in it is a jointly laid out carpet and mattress EPR program to be operational by 1/1/2022. The proposed legislation requires an internal fee structure and requires the handling of all discarded products. The legislation also requires a permanent drop off site in every county with special accommodations for cities over 1 million and allows for multiple stewardship programs to handle discarded units. Operating plans must be submitted every 3 years. The mattress and carpet language was pulled out before the passage of this bill.Sponsor: Gov. Cuomo
TitleEnacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development and environmental conservation budget for the 2020-2021 state fiscal year
Bill Summary: This bill is a subset of Gov. Cuomo's broader proposed FY 2021 budget. Included in it is a jointly laid out carpet and mattress EPR program to be operational by 1/1/2022. The proposed legislation requires an internal fee structure and requires the handling of all discarded products. The legislation also requires a permanent drop off site in every county with special accommodations for cities over 1 million and allows for multiple stewardship programs to handle discarded units. Operating plans must be submitted every 3 years. The mattress and carpet language was pulled out before the passage of this bill.Sponsor: Gov. Cuomo
TitleEstablishes a postconsumer paint collection program
Bill Summary: Creates a post consumer architectural paint program. Sponsor: Engelbright (D)
State
ORBill Number
SB 276Last Action: 6/30/2019
In The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee Upon Adjournment
Status
Failed
State
ORBill Number
HB 2065Last Action: 6/30/2019
In House Health Care Committee Upon Adjournment
Status
Failed
State
NYBill Number
S 7508Last Action: 4/3/2020
Signed Into Law By The GovernorStatus
Enacted
State
NYBill Number
A 9508Last Action: 4/3/2020
Substituted by S 7508Status
Enacted
State
NYBill Number
A 8964Last Action: 4/17/2020
Substituted by S 6955 Status
Enacted
Enacted
22
TitleResolve, To Support Municipal Recycling Programs
Bill Summary: Creates a packaging stewardship program. Sponsor: Devin (D)
TitleEstablishes a postconsumer paint collection program
Bill Summary: Establishes a paint collection and recycling program. Sponsor: Kennedy (D)
TitleEstablishes a postconsumer paint collection program
Bill Summary: Establishes a paint collection and recycling program. Sponsor: Engelbright (D)
TitleCarpet recycling: carpet stewardship.
Bill Summary: Amends existing law; requires the Carpet Recycling Organization to create a plan for succession of the existing organization in the event of failure. Sponsor: Chu (D)
TitleSolid Waste Mgmt-Resource Mgmt
Bill Summary: Amends the Solid Waste Management Act. Establishes a comprehensive statewide program for solid waste management to preserve or enhance the quality of air, water, and land resources. Additionally, the bill requires the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois to publish a statewide Illinois Resource Management Plan and update it every 5 years. Sponsor: Costa Howard (D)
State
MEBill Number
LD 1431 (HP 1041)Last Action: 5/30/2019
Signed Into Law By The Governor Status
Enacted
State
NYBill Number
S 4351Last Action: 12/16/2019
Signed Into Law By The Goveror Status
Enacted
State
NYBill Number
A 6373Last Action: 12/16/2019
Substituted By S 4351 and Signed Into Law By The Governor
Status
Enacted
State
CABill Number
AB 729Last Action: 10/9/2019
Signed Into Law By The GovernorStatus
Enacted
State
ILBill Number
HB 3068Last Action: 7/12/2019
Signed Into Law By The Governor Status
Enacted
23
TitleResolve, To Require the Department of Environmental Protection To Study the Establishment of a Product Stewardship Program for Mattresses
Bill Summary: Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to study the establishment of a mattress recycling and product stewardship program. Sponsor: Berry (D)
TitleOpiate product registration fee and the Opiate Epidemic Response Advisory Council established, licensure and registration fees modified, prescription drug and controlled substance sections modified, reports required, and money appropriated.
Bill Summary: Establishes an Opioid Addiction Advisory Council and stewardship fund in addition to education, intervention, treatment and recovery funding. Sponsor: Olson (DFL), Baker (R), Winkler (DFL)
TitleConcerning paint stewardship.
Bill Summary: Amends existing Paint Stewardship Law to exempt disclosure of confidential information as determined by a court.Sponsor: Peterson (D)
TitleConcerning sustainable recycling.
Bill Summary: Creates a recycling development center within the Department of Ecology to study how the state can reduce solid waste, and is tasked with working with manufacturers among others to recycle products and open secondary markets. Sponsor: Mead (D)
TitleConcerning reviews of voluntary cleanups.
Bill Summary: Amends existing law by allowing informal waste cleanups to be reviewed by the state and creates a fee structure for such cleanups. Sponsor: Peterson (D)
State
MEBill Number
LD 710 (HP 515)Last Action: 5/26/2019
Became Law Without Governors Signature Status
Enacted
State
MNBill Number
HF 400Last Action: 5/22/2019
Signed Into Law By The GovernorStatus
Enacted
State
WABill Number
HB 1652Last Action: 5/9/2019
Signed Into Law By The GovernorStatus
Enacted
State
WABill Number
HB 1543Last Action: 4/29/2019
Signed Into Law By The Governor Status
Enacted
State
WABill Number
HB 1290Last Action: 4/23/2019
Signed Into Law By The Governor Status
Enacted
24
TitleUsed Mattress Recovery and Recycling Act.
Bill Summary: Amends CA AB 2998.-Requires MRC to resubmit their operating plan every 5 years;-Requires 1 dropoff location per county, excepting counties under 2000 residents;-Convenience standards and source reduction standards;-Requires MRC to outline a contingency plan should the MRO fail;-The bill bars fees from being used to pay for litigation against the state. Sponsor: Garcia (D), Bigelow (R)
TitleCreate a statewide drug takeback day
Bill Summary: Creates a statewide drug takeback day Sponsor: Dudik (D)
TitleAn act relating to banning baby bumper pads
Bill Summary: Bans baby bumper pads Sponsor: Lyons (D)
TitleAn Act establishing a newborn health and safe sleep pilot program
Bill Summary: Establishes a safe sleep pilot program to reduce infant mortality. Baby boxes will be provided to any parent or guardian who completes an online education course at their request. Sponsor: O'Connor (R)
TitleAn Act relative to the transport, storage and sale of used bedding
Bill Summary: Requires used bedding to be sanitized or enclosed in a plastic barrier before being transported, stored or sold. Sponsor: Benson (D)
State
CABill Number
AB 187Last Action: 10/9/2019
Signed Into Law By The GovernorStatus
Enacted
State
MTBill Number
HB 137Last Action: 4/3/2019
Signed Into Law By The GovernorStatus
Enacted
Mattress/Bedding (17)
State
VTBill Number
S 65Last Action: 3/19/2019
Referred To The Senate Committee On Human Services
Status
In House
State
MABill Number
S 1316Last Action: 5/7/2020
Substituted by S 2686Status
In Senate
State
MABill Number
H 336Last Action: 10/7/2019
Hearing In The House Consumer Protection And Professional Licensure Committee
Status
In House
Passed First Chamber
Introduced
25
TitleRelates to banning formaldehyde in certain children's products
Bill Summary: Amends the environmental conservation law to ban formaldehyde in children's products, including beds, at levels above 500 PPM in any component. Sponsor: Serrano (D)
TitleAn act relating to banning baby bumper pads
Bill Summary: Bans baby bumper pads. Sponsor: Till (D)
TitleProhibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of children's foam mats containing formamide
Bill Summary: Prohibits the use of formamide in children's foam mats. Sponsor: Kavanagh (D)
TitleProfessions and vocations.
Bill Summary: Amends existing law regarding licenses required to sell bedding, and the fees required to obtain and maintain the license. Sponsor: Patterson (R)
TitleAn Act Relating To Health And Safety - Bedding And Upholstered Furniture (Directs The Department Of Health To Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Provide For Clinical Oversight Of The Use Of Therapeutic Beds And Cribs Which Are Prescribed By A Physician For Use By A Minor.)
Bill Summary: Directs the Department of Health to post informational links to Federal FDA regulations concerning therapeutic beds and cribs used by a minor. Sponsor: Casimiro (D), McNamara (D), Williams (D)
TitleA bill for an act relating to the use of triclosan in certain products, providing civil penalties, and including effective date provisions.
Bill Summary: Placeholder Bill relating to the use of Triclosan in certain products. Sponsor: Bolkcom (D)
State
NYBill Number
S 3567Last Action: 2/4/2020
Referred To The Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
Status
In Senate
State
VTBill Number
H 131Last Action: 1/31/2019
Referred To The House Committee On Human Services
Status
In House
State
NYBill Number
S 2299Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To The Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
Status
In Senate
State
CABill Number
AB 193Last Action: 2/3/2020
Referred To The Assembly Committee On Business And Professions
Status
In Assembly
State
RIBill Number
HB 5202Last Action: 5/22/2019
Referred To The Senate Health And Human Services Committee
Status
Failed sine die
State
IABill Number
SF 24Last Action: 12/31/2019
Referred To The Senate Commerce Committee Status
Failed sine die
Failed Sine Die
26
TitleProhibits the sale of baby crib bumper pads.
Bill Summary: Prohibits the sale of baby crib bumper pads. Sponsor: Unsicker (D)
TitleProhibits sale of unsafe supplemental mattresses designed for children's products.
Bill Summary: Prohibits the sale of mattresses intended to be used or come in contact with a person under the age of 14 which has been recalled or which a federal agency has issued a warning under which its intended use constitutes a safety hazard. Sponsor: Ruiz (D)
TitleProhibits sale of unsafe supplemental mattresses designed for children's products.
Bill Summary: Prohibits the sale of mattresses intended to be used or come in contact with a person under the age of 14 which has been recalled or which a federal agency has issued a warning under which its intended use constitutes a safety hazard. Sponsor: Holley (D), Mukherji (D)
TitleSales tax; exempt retail sales of certain food for human consumption and increase state sales tax rate.
Bill Summary: A 9% tax levied on the gross income of businesses involved in mattress renovating. Sponsor: Johnson (D)
TitleUpholsterers; licensure, repeals licensing requirement for persons manufacturing, etc., any bedding.
Bill Summary: Repeals the licensing requirement for persons (i) manufacturing, renovating, reupholstering, or importing any bedding or upholstered furniture or (ii) processing or selling any filling material to be used in articles of bedding or upholstered furniture.Sponsor: Webert (R)
State
MOBill Number
HB 60Last Action: 4/10/2019
Referred TO The House Children And Families Committee
Status
Failed sine die
State
NJBill Number
S 2541Last Action: 5/14/2018
Referred To The Senate Commerce Committee
Status
Failed sine die
State
NJBill Number
A 3240Last Action: 2/8/2018
Referred To The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
Status
Failed sine die
State
MSBill Number
HB 587Last Action: 2/27/2019
Referred To The House Ways And Means CommitteeStatus
Failed
State
VABill Number
HB 891Last Action: 1/23/2020
Stricken From Docket By House Health Welfare And Institutions Committee
Status
Failed
Failed
27
TitleRelates to prohibiting the sale of crib bumper pads and the restriction of the use of such pads in certain settings
Bill Summary: Prohibits the sale of crib bumper pads. Sponsor: Carlucci (D)
TitleIncome tax; extend repealer on tax credit for new cut and sew jobs in upholstered furniture manufacturing industry.
Bill Summary: Tax credit for new cut and sew jobs in upholstered furniture manufacturing industry. Sponsor: White (R)
TitleRelates to prohibiting the sale of crib bumper pads and the restriction of the use of such pads in certain settings
Bill Summary: Prohibits the sale of baby bumper pads. Sponsor: Paulin (D)
TitleRelates to the manufacture and sale of seasonal and decorative lighting products containing lead
Bill Summary: Regulates decorative lighting products by limiting the use of lead in its components. Sponsor: Galef (D)
TitleProhibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of toys and child care products containing bisphenol-A or phthalates
Bill Summary: Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of toys and child care products containing phthalates. Phthalates are defined as DEHP, DBP, DINP, DIDP and DnOP. Child is defined as a person under 14. Sponsor: Peoples-Stokes (D)
TitleRelates to the manufacture and sale of seasonal and decorative lighting products containing lead
Bill Summary: Regulates decorative lighting products by limiting the mount of lead in its components. Sponsor: Carlucci (D)
State
NYBill Number
S 3788Last Action: 8/13/2019
Signed Into Law By The Governor Status
Enacted
State
MSBill Number
HB 808Last Action: 3/15/2019
Signed Into Law By The Governor
Status
Enacted
State
NYBill Number
A 217Last Action: 8/13/2019
Substituted for S 3788; Signed Into Law By The Governor
Status
Enacted
State
NYBill Number
A 5147Last Action: 3/11/2020
Referred To The Senate Health CommitteeStatus
In Senate
State
NYBill Number
A 7033Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To The Assembly Corporations Authorities And Commissions Committee
Status
In Assembly
State
NYBill Number
S 3493Last Action: 2/24/2020
Amended In The Senate Health CommitteeStatus
In Senate
Enacted
Introduced
Lead and Phthalates Product Safety (8)
Passed First Chamber
28
TitleProhibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of toys and child care products containing phthalates
Bill Summary: Prohibits the sale of toys and child care products containing di(2-ethylexyl)phthalate, dibu- 2 tyl phthalate or butyl benzyl phthalate in concentrations in excess of 1,000 PPM. Sponsor: Myrie (D)
TitleProhibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of toys and child care products containing phthalates
Bill Summary: Bans phthalates in child care products (including beds) at levels above 1,000 PPM. Sponsor: Rosenthal (D)
TitleSurface water used as drinking water contaminants testing establishment; source water protection strategies identification and implementation requirement; health risk limits for certain substances adoption requirement; appropriating money
Bill Summary: Requires testing for brominated FRs and Pthalates in surface water, and allows Department of Health to create standards to then prevent their occurrence in surface water. Sponsor: Dziedzic (DFL), Dibble (DFL), Marty (DFL)
TitleProhibits the sale of certain children's products containing lead, mercury, or cadmium.
Bill Summary: Requires that any product containing cadmium, mercury or lead designed to be used by a child be recalled and no other products with these elements be sold. Sponsor: Moriarty (D), Johnson (D), Benson (D)
TitleAn Act To Protect the Environment and Public Health by Further Reducing Toxic Chemicals in Packaging
Bill Summary: Amends existing law banning specific chemicals from food packaging by adding phthalates and PFAS to the list of prohibited chemicals and metals. Sponsor: Fay (D)
State
NYBill Number
S 3166Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To The Senate Consumer Protection Committee
Status
In Senate
State
NYBill Number
A 756Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To The Assembly Consumer Affairs And Protection Committee
Status
In Assembly
State
MNBill Number
SF 2891Last Action: 5/17/2019
Referred To The Health And Human Services, Finance and Policy Committee
Status
Failed sine die
State
NJBill Number
A 559Last Action: 1/9/2018
Referred To The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
Status
Failed sine die
State
MEBill Number
LD 1433 (HP 1043)Last Action: 6/13/2019
Signed Into Law By The GovernorStatus
Enacted
Enacted
Failed Sine Die
29
TitleRelates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products
Bill Summary: Children's Product Green Chemistry law. The bill creates a chemicals of concern list to include antimony, which requires a listing requirement. The bill also creates a chemicals of high concern list that prohibits the use of intentionally added listed chemicals, including Organohalogen FR's. The bill also set the process for adding and removing chemicals to this list. Sponsor: Engelbright (D)
TitleHazardous materials: green chemistry: consumer products.
Bill Summary: Establishes a process by which the Department of Toxic Substance Control can use existing studies to put chemicals on a chemicals of high concern list and regulate them, as well as to require manufacturers and retailers to hand over data regarding the use of and ingredients in consumer produces at the request of the department.Sponsor: Allen (D)
TitleToxic-Free Kids
Bill Summary: A Children's product green chemistry law based of the Washington state department of Ecology's chemicals if high concern to children list. Manufacturers that make children's products with noticed chemicals above a de minimis level must report this information to the Department of Public Health, and the Department must list the chemicals and products that use the chemicals on their website. The law creates a process to add and delist chemicals for the list. Sponsor: Fine (D)
TitleRelates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products
Bill Summary: Children's Product Green Chemistry law. The bill creates a chemicals of concern list to include antimony, which requires a listing requirement. The bill also creates a chemicals of high concern list that prohibits the use of intentionally added listed chemicals, including Organohalogen FR's. The bill also set the process for adding and removing chemicals to this list. Sponsor: Kaminsky (D)
State
NYBill Number
A 9765Last Action: 3/11/2020
Delivered To The SenateStatus
In Senate
State
CABill Number
SB 392Last Action: 9/10/2019
Action Paused At The Request Of The Sponsor
Status
In Assembly
State
ILBill Number
SB 3378Last Action: 5/15/2020
Assigned To The Senate Judiciary Committee
Status
In Senate
State
NYBill Number
S 7735Last Action: 2/12/2020
Referred To The Senate Rules CommitteeStatus
In Senate
Blanket Chemical Authority (26)
Introduced
Passed First Chamber
30
TitleRelates to regulation of toxic chemicals in pet products
Bill Summary: Green Chemistry bill concerning the chemicals in pet products. Sponsor: Rosenthal (D)
TitleAn Act for a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals
Bill Summary: Creates an advisory committee to conduct a study and approve recommendations on funding mechanisms for safer alternatives to chemicals designated as toxic or bioaccumulative.Sponsor: Pacheco (D)
TitleProvides for the regulation of chemicals of high concern to children
Bill Summary: Provides for the regulation by the departments of state, health and environmental conservation of chemicals of high concern to children. Sponsor: Ortiz (D)
TitleAn Act relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products
Bill Summary: Bans chemicals listed in the Washington State List of Chemicals of Concern and the State of Maine List of Chemicals of High Concern (excluding mercury) in children's products and consumer products at levels above 100 PPM in any component. This bill does cover children's mattresses. Sponsor: Hawkins (D)
TitleAn act relating to prohibiting the retail sale of neonicotinoid pesticides
Bill Summary: Prohibits the retail sale of neonicotinoid pesticides.Sponsor: Cina (D)
State
NYBill Number
A 7876Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To The Environmental Conservation Committee
Status
In Assembly
State
MABill Number
S 519Last Action: 2/18/2020
Hearing in The Joint Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee
Status
In Senate
State
NYBill Number
A 6151Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To The Assembly Consumer Affairs And Protection Committee
Status
In Assembly
State
MABill Number
H 248Last Action: 4/27/2020
Accompanied S 149Status
In House
State
VTBill Number
H 268Last Action: 2/19/2019
Referred To The House Committee On Agriculture And Forestry
Status
In House
31
TitleAn Act relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products
Bill Summary: Bans chemicals listed in the Washington State List of Chemicals of Concern and the State of Maine List of Chemicals of High Concern (excluding mercury) in children's products and consumer products at levels above 100 PPM in any component. This bill does cover children's mattresses. Sponsor: Hawkins (D)
TitleCivil Law-Tech
Bill Summary: Establishes a carcinogen exposure fee of up to $500 id a owner, lessee or occupant's dwelling or office has been involved in a fire with carcinogen or toxis residue/gas is released. FRs are one of the substances that are liable to trigger this fee. Sponsor: Feigenholtz (D)
TitleAn Act relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products
Bill Summary: Bans Chemicals Listed in the Washington State List of Chemicals of Concern and the State of Main List of Chemicals of High Concern, excluding Mercury in Children's Products (including bedding) and consumer products at levels above 100 PPM per component. Children's mattresses are covered by this bill. Sponsor: Friedman (D)
TitleCreates the toxics information clearinghouse
Bill Summary: Amends existing green chemistry law by requiring the chemicals of high concern list to be available online. Sponsor: Rosenthal (D)
TitleEnacts the "New York state healthy and green procurement act"
Bill Summary: Amends the existing New York state healthy and green procurement act to list brominated fire retardants as chemical of high concern. Sponsor: Holyman (D)
State
MABill Number
HD 400Last Action: 4/27/202
Accompanied S 149 Status
In House
State
ILBill Number
HB 1585Last Action: 3/29/2019
Referred To The House Rules Committee Status
In House
State
MABill Number
SD 1518Last Action: 4/27/2020
Bill Reported Favorably By Committee And Referred To The Committee On Senate Ways And Means
Status
In Senate
State
NYBill Number
A 904Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To The Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee
Status
In Assembly
State
NYBill Number
S 1108Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To The Senate Finance Committee Status
In Senate
32
TitleProvides for the regulation of chemicals of high concern to children
Bill Summary: Green chemistry bill that creates a system under which chemicals of high concern to children will be listed, and requires manufacturers to notify consumers if their product contains such a chemical on a tag. Sponsor: Kaminsky (D)
TitleRequires DEP to post list of certain chemicals, requires manufacturers of children's products to reports use of certain chemicals, prohibits sale or distribution of children's products containing certain chemicals.
Bill Summary: Children's products green chemistry bill. Prohibited chemicals include antimony and organohalogenated FRs.Sponsor: Swain (D), Tully (D), Huttle (D)
TitleRequires DEP to post list of certain chemicals, requires manufacturers of children's products to reports use of certain chemicals, prohibits sale or distribution of children's products containing certain chemicals.
Bill Summary: Children's products green chemistry bill. Sponsor: Cryan (D), Greenstein (D)
TitleFire department carcinogen exposure fee.
Bill Summary: Establishes a carcinogen exposure fee of up to $500 for an owner, lessee or occupant's dwelling or office that has been involved in a fire with carcinogen or toxins residue/gas is released. Flame Retardants are one of the substances that are liable to trigger this fee. Sponsor: Wesco (R)
State
NYBill Number
S 503Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To The Senate Consumer Protection Committee
Status
In Senate
State
NJBill Number
A 5723Last Action: 8/23/2019
Referred To The Assembly Environment And Solid Waste Committee
Status
Failed sine die
State
NJBill Number
S 4026Last Action: 6/24/2019
Referred To The Senate Environment And Energy Committee
Status
Failed sine die
State
INBill Number
HB 1585Last Action: 1/22/2019
Referred To The House Committee On Veterans Affairs And Public Safety
Status
Failed sine die
Failed Sine Die
33
TitlePreventing toxic pollution that affects public health or the environment.
Bill Summary: Green chemistry bill that requires the labeling and listing of PFAS, phthalates (defined as synthetic chemical esters of phthalic acid), flame retardants, phenolic compounds, and polychlorinated biphenyls in consumer products generally. This bill also allows for the Department of Ecology to define any others it sees fit as well as directing the Department of Ecology to identify five priority chemicals every five years. Sponsor: Doglio (D)
TitleExpands applicability of cap on "Spill Compensation and Control Act" tax liability to all successors in interest of certain taxpayers.
Bill Summary: Expands liability under the existing law to any owner or operator of a major facility that experiences a spill of hazardous chemicals. Sponsor: Burzichelli (D)
TitleRelating to high priority chemicals of concern for children's health; declaring an emergency.
Bill Summary: Amends existing green chemistry law by removing the limit on the number of chemicals that can be named yearly to the existing list of chemicals of high concern. Sponsor: Kenny-Guyer (D)
TitleRelates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products
Bill Summary: Amends existing law to create a "trace contaminant" exemption for toxic chemicals in children's products. Sponsor: Kaminsky (D)
TitleRelates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products
Bill Summary: Creates a trace contamination exemption and definition in the environmental conservation law. Sponsor: Engelbright (D)
State
WABill Number
HB 1194Last Action: 1/13/2020
Reintroduced; Referred to the House Appropriations Committee
Status
Failed sine die
State
NJBill Number
A 1519Last Action: 1//9/2018
Referred To Assembly Environment And Solid Waste Committee
Status
Failed sine die
State
ORBill Number
HB 3355Last Action: 6/30/2019
In Committee Upon Adjournment Status
Failed
State
NYBill Number
S 5349Last Action: 2/7/2020
Signed Into Law By The Governor Status
Enacted
State
NYBill Number
A 7371Last Action: 2/7/2020
Substituted by S 5349 and Signed Into Law By The Governor
Status
Enacted
Enacted
Failed
34
Title(Act 35) An act relating to the regulation of neonicotinoid pesticides
Bill Summary: Regulates and limits the use of neonicotinoid pesticides. Sponsor: Troiano (D), Sheldon (D)
Title(Act 75) An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials
Bill Summary: Green chemistry bill that amends existing law to establish chemical management committee that would identify chemicals harmful to children. The Commissioner of Health would be able to require manufacturers to label children's products with these chemicals or restrict their sale. Sponsor: Lyons (D), Campion (D)
TitlePreventing toxic pollution that affects public health or the environment.
Bill Summary: Green chemistry bill that requires the labeling and listing of PFAS, phthalates (defined as synthetic chemical esters of phthalic acid), flame retardants, phenolic compounds, and polychlorinated biphenyls in consumer products generally. This bill also allows for the Department of Ecology to define any others it sees fit as well as directing the Department of Ecology to identify five priority chemicals every five years. Sponsor: Rolfes (D)
TitleAdopt the Bed Bug Detection and Treatment Act for cities of the metropolitan class
Bill Summary: Lays out requirements for landlords to handle instances of bedbugs in a residence. Sponsor: Wayne (D0
TitleRelates to the responsibility of a landlord to remediate pest infestations
Bill Summary: Creates required checks for landlords regarding pests in a dwelling. Sponsor: Hunter (D)
State
VTBill Number
H 205Last Action: 5/28/2019
Signed Into Law By The GovernorStatus
Enacted
State
VTBill Number
S 55Last Action: 6/19/2019
Signed Into Law By The GovernorStatus
Enacted
State
WABill Number
SB 5135Last Action:5/8/2019
Signed Into Law By The Governor Status
Enacted
Bed Bugs (16)
State
NEBill Number
LB 864Last Action: 8/132020
Postponed IndefinitelyStatus
In Legislature
State
NYBill Number
A 7909Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To Assembly Housing Committee
Status
In Assembly
Introduced
35
TitleRequires the disclosure of bedbug infestation history for the previous year to prospective lessees
Bill Summary: Requires the disclosure of bedbug infestation history for the previous year to prospective lessees; does not apply to cities with a population of one million or more. Sponsor: Parker (D)
TitleAn Act relative to cimex lectularius
Bill Summary: Creates a tenant/landlord process to notify and handle bedbugs in a dwelling. Sponsor: Keenan (D)
TitleRequires a system for notifying customers of bed bug infestations on MTA subways, trains and buses, within 24 hours of discovering such infestation
Bill Summary: Requires a system for notifying customers of bed bug infestations on MTA subways, trains and buses, within 24 hours of discovering such infestation. Sponsor: Colton (D)
TitleRelates to emergency assistance for the replacement of property as a result of a bedbug infestation
Bill Summary: Relates to emergency assistance for the replacement of property as a result of a bedbug infestation; authorizes assistance in cases where the infestation cannot be controlled through the use of pesticides, treatments, fumigation, or any other method of extermination by an exterminator. Sponsor: Hevesi (D)
Titlerelative to labeling, signage, and restrictions on the sales and use of bee-toxic pesticides.
Bill Summary: Restricts the use of bee toxic chemicals with the exception of "personal care items used to deter bedbugs". Sponsor: Sofikitis (D)
State
NYBill Number
S 4219Last Action:1/8/2020
Referred To Senate Judiciary CommitteeStatus
In Senate
State
MABill Number
S 802Last Action: 2/13/2020
Hearing in the Senate Housing Committee
Status
In Senate
State
NYBill Number
A 4869Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To Assembly Corporations Authorities And Commissions Committee
Status
In Assembly
State
NYBill Number
A 2426Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To Assembly Social Services Committee
Status
In Assembly
State
NHBill Number
HB 646Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred For Interim Study in The House Environment And Agriculture Committee
Status
In House
36
TitleAn Act relative to cimex lectularius
Bill Summary: Creates tenant- landlord process for reporting and handling bedbug infestations. Sponsor: Kennan (D)
TitleRelates to requiring hotels and motels to notify employees of the presence of bedbugs on the premises and requires development of training on eradication of bedbugs
Bill Summary: Requires that hotels and motels must notify employees of the presence of bedbugs and requires training on their eradication.Sponsor: Rosenthal (D)
TitleEstablishes a tax credit for personal property replacement as a result of bedbug infestation
Bill Summary: Establishes a tax credit for personal property replacement as a result of bedbug infestation; credit of 15% not to exceed $750. Sponsor: Rosenthal (D), Titus (D), Rivera (D), Perry (D)
TitleBedbug Control Act of 2019
Bill Summary: Creates a tenant/landlord process to notify and handle bedbugs in a dwelling. Sponsor: Nadeau (D)
TitleCombined Pesticide Law; regulating heat treatment for bed bugs; requiring certain actions and procedures before and during the use of heat treatments. Effective date.
Bill Summary: Amends existing law to add heat as method for pest control. Lays out rules surrounding the application of this method.Sponsor: Howard (R)
TitleBed bug abatement.
Bill Summary: Repeals state and local programs for pest abatement and prohibits lodging establishments from using infested beds. Requires fumigation and disinfection of infested beds. Sponsor: Porter (D)
State
MABill Number
SD 310Last Action: 2/13/2020
Hearing Scheduled In The Joint Housing Committee
Status
In Senate
State
NYBill Number
A 1139Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To Assembly Health CommitteeStatus
In Assembly
State
NYBill Number
A 1000Last Action: 1/8/2020
Referred To Assembly Ways And Means COmmittee
Status
In Assembly
State
DCBill Number
B 23-0045Last Action: 12/19/2019
Public Hearing On B 23 0045Status
Under Council Review
State
OKBill Number
SB 1527Last Action: 5/6/2020
Passed In The House; Sent To The Senate
Status
Failed sine die
State
INBill Number
HB 1156Last Action: 1/7/2019
Referred To The House Committee On Public Health
Status
Failed sine die
Failed Sine Die
37
TitleEstablishes procedures to prevent and eradicate bedbug infestations in certain residential property.
Bill Summary: Creates a tenant/landlord process to notify and handle bedbugs in a dwelling. Sponsor: Bucco (R)
TitleEstablishes procedures to prevent and eradicate bedbug infestations in certain residential property.
Bill Summary: Creates a tenant/landlord process to notify and handle bedbugs in a dwelling. Sponsor: Tucker (D), Sumter (D), Pinkin (D)
TitleLandlord And Tenant Duties Regarding Bed Bugs
Bill Summary: Creates a set of rules around how a tenant and landlord must handle an occurrence of bed bugs within a dwelling. Sponsor: Herod (D), Rodriguez (D)
State
NJBill Number
S 1295Last Action: 3/4/2019
Referred To Senate Budget And Appropriations Committee
Status
Failed sine die
State
NJBill Number
A 1271Last Action: 5/13/2019
Reported Out Of Assembly CommitteeStatus
Failed sine die
State
COBill Number
HB 19-1328Last Action: 6/3/2019
Signed Into Law By The GovernorStatus
Enacted
Enacted
38
