MEMBER LOGIN
JEWELRY PRODUCT BILLS
View state-level jewelry product-related bills (such as limits to cadmium in children’s jewelry) that Jewelers of America is tracking. States highlighted on the map below have introduced bills on the issue. Legislation is at various stages. Click on a highlighted state to see bill details.
| Number: | CA SB 929 - Updated (Status 09/04/2010) |
| Title: | Hazardous materials: children's jewelry: heavy metals. |
| Abstract: | An act to amend Sections 25214.2, 25214.3, 25214.3.1, 25214.3.3, 25214.4, and 25214.4.1 of, to amend the heading of Article 10.1.1 (commencing with Section 25214.1) of Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of, and to add Section 25214.3.5 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to hazardous materials. |
| Status: | Enrolled. To Governor at 11:45 a.m. - 09/03/2010 |
| More Info: |
| Number: | CT HB 5314 - Updated (Text 07/02/2010) |
| Title: | AN ACT BANNING CADMIUM IN CHILDREN'S JEWELRY. |
| Status: | Signed by the Governor - 06/04/2010 |
| More Info: |
| Number: | IL HB 5040 - Updated (Status 08/03/2010) |
| Title: | CHILD-SAFE CHEMICALS ACT |
| Abstract: | Creates the Child-Safe Chemicals Act. Regulates the sale and distribution of children's products or product components containing cadmium and priority chemicals of high concern. Designates cadmium as a priority chemical. Requires manufacturers and trade associations to report to the Environmental Protection Agency. Sets forth the responsibilities of the Agency. Provides for exemptions. Requires the Agency to create an interstate clearinghouse. Contains provisions for implementation and |
| Status: | House Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1379 - 07/29/2010 |
| More Info: | This bill includes limits to cadmium in children's jewelry. Once it is signed into law by the governor, it will require only migration testing, using the American Society for Testing and Materials' ASTM F 963 standard, which recommends a limit of 75 parts per million (ppm). JA and the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) support the use of this standard, which can serve as a precedent other states could follow. Learn more about this issue from the MJSA.
|
| Number: | MN SF 2510 - Updated (Status 06/09/2010) |
| Title: | Omnibus employment and economic development policy bill; labor and industry licensing and fees and manufactured home building code modifications; Minnesota science and technology authority act; cadmium use regulation; Minnesota S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2009; Minnesota Appraisal Management Company Licensing and Regulation Act; appropriating money |
| Abstract: | 4E Relating to economic development ARTICLE 1 - EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Modifying the definition of green economy to include the concept of green chemistry; creating a fast-action economic response team to contract and work with certain businesses; expanding the Minnesota investment fund; expanding the military reservist economic injury loans program to qualifying veteran-owned small businesses; requiring the workforce development council to provide the commissioner of employment and |
| Status: | Secretary of State, Filed 05/15/10 - 05/15/2010 |
| More Info: | This new law includes limits to cadmium in children's jewelry. It requires only migration testing, using the American Society for Testing and Materials' ASTM F 963 standard, which recommends a limit of 75 parts per million (ppm). JA and the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) support the use of this standard, which can serve as a precedent other states could follow. Learn more about this issue from the MJSA.
|
| Number: | MS HB 540 - Updated (Status 02/02/2010) |
| Title: | Children's products; ban phthalates and other ingredients from. |
| Abstract: | AN ACT TO BAN PHTHALATES AND CERTAIN OTHER INGREDIENTS FROM CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. |
| Status: | (H) Died In Committee - 02/02/2010 |
| More Info: |
| Number: | NJ A 2259 - Updated (Text 06/18/2010) |
| Title: | Concerning certain children s products containing certain metals and supplementing Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes and P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.). |
| Abstract: | Prohibits the sale of certain children s products containing lead, mercury, or cadmium. |
| Status: | Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee - 02/11/2010 |
| More Info: |
| Number: | NJ S 1636 - Updated (Status, Text 03/06/2010) |
| Title: | Concerning certain children s products containing certain metals and supplementing Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes and P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.). |
| Abstract: | Prohibits the sale of certain children s products containing lead, mercury, or cadmium. |
| Status: | Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee - 03/04/2010 |
| More Info: |
| Number: | NY AB 9561 - Updated (New 01/20/2010) |
| Title: | RE: cadmium in children's jewelry |
| Abstract: | Directs the commissioner of health to establish standards for the cadmium that children's jewelry may contain. |
| Status: | Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Health - 01/19/2010 |
| More Info: |
| Number: | NY SB 782 - Updated (Status 01/08/2010) |
| Title: | Control over lead jewelry sold |
| Abstract: | Provides for more stringent control over the lead content of jewelry sold in New York state. |
| Status: | Referred to Senate Environmental Conservation - 01/06/2010 |
| More Info: | JA members can learn more about lead in children's jewelry by visiting Jewelers.org.
|
| Number: | NY SB 6446 - Updated (New 01/13/2010) |
| Title: | Cadmium in children's jewelry |
| Abstract: | Directs the commissioner of health to establish standards for the cadmium that children's jewelry may contain. |
| Status: | Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health - 01/12/2010 |
| More Info: |
| Number: | RI H 8160 - Updated (New 05/21/2010) |
| Title: | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - CHILDREN'S PRODUCT SAFETY ACT |
| Status: | Introduced, referred to House H.E.W. - 05/20/2010 |
| More Info: |
| Number: | US HR 4428 - Updated (Text 08/31/2010) |
| Title: | Children's Toxic Metals Act |
| Abstract: | Sets forth: (1) factors to determine whether jewelry is designed or intended for wear or use by such children; and (2) penalties for violations of such prohibition. |
| Status: | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - 01/13/2010 |
| More Info: | Learn more about this issue from the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America.
|
| Number: | US S 2975 - Updated (Text 09/01/2010) |
| Title: | Safe Kids' Jewelry Act |
| Abstract: | Sets forth: (1) factors to determine whether jewelry is designed or intended for wear or use by such children; and (2) penalties for violations of such prohibition. |
| Status: | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. - 02/02/2010 |
| More Info: | Learn more about this issue from the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America.
|
Powered by CQ-Roll Call Group
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!
- We welcome your input to help Jewelers of America keep a close eye on state issues that are important to your business.
If you have questions or suggestions about our legislative tracking/ campaigns, contact Public Affairs Manager Susan Posnock at sposnock@jewelers.org.