DE SB70 | 2011-2012 | 146th General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 18-5-1)
Status: Passed on June 30 2011 - 100% progression
Action: 2011-06-30 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 18-5-1)
Status: Passed on June 30 2011 - 100% progression
Action: 2011-06-30 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Summary
This bill protects the health of young children by prohibiting the chemical bisphenol-A in certain children’s products such as bottles, cups, and other containers used for food or beverages. Bisphenol-A, or BPA is a chemical used to help harden plastic and is found in many plastic food storage containers. BPA is a known hormone disruptor. Tests have shown that trace amounts leach out of the containers and into foods and liquids. BPA-free products exist. This legislation is modeled after similar legislation in Minnesota and seven other states.
Title
An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Protecting The Health Of Children By Prohibiting Bisphenol-a In Products For Young Children.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2011-06-22 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 41 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-06-08 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 21 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-06-08 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 21 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2011-06-30 | Signed by Governor | |
2011-06-22 | Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 41 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT | |
2011-06-15 | Reported Out of Committee (HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT) in House with 1 Favorable, 10 On Its Merits | |
2011-06-09 | Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House | |
2011-06-08 | Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT | |
2011-06-08 | Amendment SA 1 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT | |
2011-06-08 | Amendment SA 1 - Introduced in Senate | |
2011-06-01 | Reported Out of Committee (HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits | |
2011-05-05 | Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate |