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.

Arizona 20121 Bill
Number: AZ HB 2169 - Updated (Status 01/13/2012)
Title: Missing Persons; Law Enforcement Duties
Abstract: Amending title 41, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding chapter 51; relating to missing persons OR UNIDENTIFIED human remains.
Status: HOUSE SECOND READ - 01/12/2012
California 2011-20121 Bill
Number: CA SB 646 - Updated (Status 10/06/2011)
Title: Toxics: enforcement: lead and cadmium jewelry.
Abstract: An act to amend Sections 25214.1, 25214.3, and 25214.3.1 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to toxics.
Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 473, Statutes of 2011. - 10/04/2011
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Jewelers of America supports the ASTM Children's Jewelry Safety Standard, which establishes safe limits for the metal. Learn more about this issue from the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America.

Florida 20123 Bills
Number: FL HB 885 - Updated (Status 02/02/2012)
Title: Transactions by Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers
Abstract: Revises & provides definitions; revises requirements for types of information that secondary metals recyclers must obtain & maintain regarding purchase transactions; revises period required for secondary metals recyclers to maintain certain information regarding purchase transactions involving regulated metals property; limits liability of secondary metals recyclers for conversion of motor vehicles to scrap metal; revises requirements for payments made by secondary metals recyclers to sellers of regulated metals property; provides methods of payment for restricted regulated metals property; requires that purchases of certain property be made by check or by electronic payment; provides procedures; prohibits secondary metals recyclers from purchasing regulated metals property, restricted regulated metals property, or ferrous metals during specified times or from certain locations; prohibits purchase of specified restricted regulated metals property without obtaining certain proof of seller's ownership & authorization to sell property; preempts to state regulation of secondary metals recyclers & purchase transactions involving regulated metals property; exempts county & municipal ordinances & regulations enacted before March 1, 2012, from preemption.
Status: H CS by Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee; YEAS 10 NAYS 0 - 01/31/2012
Number: FL SB 540 - Updated (Status 02/03/2012)
Title: Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers
Abstract: Requiring that a secondary metals recycler conform to the requirements for a secondhand dealer; revising requirements for payments made by secondary metals recyclers to sellers of regulated metals property to prohibit certain cash transactions; providing penalties; requiring the Department of Revenue to accept applications from a fixed business address; preempting to the state the regulation of secondary metals recyclers and purchase transactions involving regulated metals property; limiting the liability of a public or private owner of metal property for injuries occurring during the theft or attempted theft of metal property and for injuries occurring as the result of the theft or attempted theft, etc.
Status: S Now in Budget -SJ 314 - 02/02/2012
Number: FL SB 1784 - Updated (Status 01/18/2012)
Title: Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Abstract: Discontinuing policy discounts relating to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation after a certain date; providing that certain residential structures are not eligible for coverage by the corporation after a certain date; directing the corporation to provide coverage to certain excluded residential structures but at rates deemed appropriate by the corporation; prohibiting the corporation from accepting applications for commercial nonresidential risks; providing that policies do not include coverage for screen enclosures or any structure detached from the house, etc.
Status: S Referred to Banking and Insurance; Commerce and Tourism; Budget - 01/17/2012
Hawaii 2011-20122 Bills
Number: HI HB 722 - Updated (Status 01/25/2011)
Title: Cadmium; Children's Products
Abstract: Prohibits the sale, manufacture, and distribution in the State of children's products that contain cadmium.
Status: H Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, referral sheet 1 - 01/24/2011
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Jewelers of America supports the ASTM Children's Jewelry Safety Standard, which establishes safe limits for the metal. Learn more about this issue from the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America.

Number: HI SB 916 - Updated (Status 01/25/2011)
Title: Cadmium; Children's Products
Abstract: Prohibits the sale, manufacture, and distribution in the State of children's products that contain cadmium.
Status: S Referred to HTH, JDL. - 01/24/2011
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Jewelers of America supports the ASTM Children's Jewelry Safety Standard, which establishes safe limits for the metal. Learn more about this issue from the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America.

Massachusetts 2011-20122 Bills
Number: MA SB 1074 - Updated (Hearing, Status 03/31/2011)
Title: An Act regulating cadmium in children's jewelry.
Abstract: Prohibits the manufacture, offer for sale, distribution for sale, or distribution for use of children's jewelry containing cadmium in any paint or surface coating or accessible substrate that exceeds 75 parts per million.
Status: Hearing Scheduled JPH - 09/13/2011 10:00 AM A-1 - 03/30/2011
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Jewelers of America supports the ASTM Children's Jewelry Safety Standard, which establishes safe limits for the metal. Learn more about this issue from the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America.

Michigan 2011-20121 Bill
Number: MI SB 764 - Updated (New 10/21/2011)
Title: Environmental protection; prohibited products; use of cadmium or mercury in children's products; prohibit. Amends sec. 5491 of 1978 PA 368
Abstract: To amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5491 (MCL 333.5491), as added by 2007 PA 159.
Status: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS - 10/20/2011
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Jewelers of America supports the ASTM Children's Jewelry Safety Standard, which establishes safe limits for the metal. Learn more about this issue from the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America.

Missouri 20121 Bill
Number: MO HB 1080 - Updated (Status 01/05/2012)
Title: Changes the laws regarding ethics, lobbying, and campaign finance
Abstract: HB 1080 -- Ethics Sponsor: Kander This bill changes the laws regarding ethics, lobbying, and campaign finance. In its main provisions, the bill: (1) Prohibits any statewide elected official or member of the General Assembly from soliciting any registered lobbyist for a position with a hiring date beginning after the person is no longer an elected official, whether compensated or not, while the person holds office (Section 105.456, RSMo); (2) Prohibits any statewide elected official or member of
Status: Read Second Time (H) - 01/05/2012
Nebraska 2011-20121 Bill
Number: NE LB 1038 - Updated (Status 01/24/2012)
Title: Require blood-lead testing prior to school enrollment
Status: Notice of hearing for January 31, 2012 - 01/23/2012
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Number: NJ S 1636 - Updated (Text 01/11/2011)
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 childrens products containing lead, mercury, or cadmium.
Status: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee - 03/04/2010
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Jewelers of America supports the ASTM Children's Jewelry Safety Standard, which establishes safe limits for the metal. Learn more about this issue from the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America.

New Jersey 2012-20131 Bill
Number: NJ A 1858 - Updated (New 01/12/2012)
Title: Concerning the composition of jewelry and supplementing Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes and P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.).
Abstract: Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, and sale of certain jewelry.
Status: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee - 01/10/2012
New York 2011-20121 Bill
Number: NY SB 4055 - Updated (Status 01/07/2012)
Title: AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to regulating cadmium in substrate of children's jewelry
Abstract: Add S1376-b, Pub Health L Regulates cadmium in substrate in children's jewelry; provides that no children's jewelry shall be sold or distributed in this state that contains cadmium in accessible metal or plastic substrate components exceeding certain levels.
Status: REFERRED TO HEALTH - 01/04/2012
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Jewelers of America supports the ASTM Children's Jewelry Safety Standard, which establishes safe limits for the metal. Learn more about this issue from the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America.

Rhode Island 2011-20121 Bill
Tennessee 2011-20122 Bills
Number: TN HB 189 - Updated (Status 04/06/2011)
Title: Hazardous Materials
Abstract: As introduced, beginning July 1, 2013, prohibits manufacture, sale, offer for sale or distribution in Tennessee of children's products that contain cadmium at more than .004 percent by weight. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 68.
Status: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c Conservation Subcommittee of Conservation & Environment Committee - 04/05/2011
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Jewelers of America supports the ASTM Children's Jewelry Safety Standard, which establishes safe limits for the metal. Learn more about this issue from the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America.

Number: TN SB 244 - Updated (Text 12/13/2011)
Title: Hazardous Materials
Abstract: As introduced, beginning July 1, 2013, prohibits manufacture, sale, offer for sale or distribution in Tennessee of children's products that contain cadmium at more than .004 percent by weight. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 68.
Status: P2C, ref. to S. C,L&A Comm. - 02/09/2011
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Jewelers of America supports the ASTM Children's Jewelry Safety Standard, which establishes safe limits for the metal. Learn more about this issue from the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America.

Vermont 2011-20122 Bills
Washington 2011-20123 Bills
Number: WA HB 1319 - Updated (Status 01/27/2012)
Title: Regarding the safety of certain children's products.
Abstract: Modifies provisions relating to the safety of certain children's products.
Status: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. - 01/09/2012
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Jewelers of America supports the ASTM Children's Jewelry Safety Standard. Learn more about this issue from the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America.

Number: WA HB 2241 - Updated (Status 01/27/2012)
Title: Reducing the introduction of lead into the aquatic environment.
Abstract: Prohibits the sale or purchase of prohibited lead products.
Status: First reading, referred to Environment. - 01/10/2012
Number: WA SB 6095 - Updated (Status 02/02/2012)
Title: Making technical corrections to gender-based terms.
Abstract: (AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 1/27/12) Makes technical corrections to gender-based terms.
Status: Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Subject to change) - 02/09/2012
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