Bill Text: IL SB2950 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly | Amended

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Bill Title: 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.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-08-27 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-1101 [SB2950 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2011-SB2950-Amended.html

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Sen. Ira I. Silverstein

Filed: 2/28/2012

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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 2950
AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 2950 on page 4,
immediately above line 20, by inserting the following:
"Section 98. Repeal. This Act shall be repealed if the
United States Food and Drug Administration promulgates a final
rule amending its food additive regulations in order to
prohibit the use of polycarbonate resins in infant feeding
bottles and spill-proof cups.".