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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: | AL SB 262 - Updated (New 02/09/2012) |
| Title: | Elder Abuse, Interagency Council for the Prevention of, established, members, duties, subject to Sunset Law, reports to Governor, and Legislature, Elder Abuse Prevention Act |
| Abstract: | This bill would create the Alabama Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, provides for the membership and duties of the council, allows the council to adopt rules for its internal operations, and establishes a lead agency for the council. |
| Status: | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Children, Youth Affairs, and Human Resources - 02/09/2012 |
| 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 |
| Number: | AZ HB 2835 - Updated (Hearing, Status 02/09/2012) |
| Title: | Arizona Commerce Authority; Statutory Conformity |
| Abstract: | Amending sections 5-601.02, 9-461.06, 11-805, 15-1472, 26-305.01, 28-301, 282154, 282154.01, 34-454, 35-701, 35-706, 35-729, 35-901, 35-902, 35-903, 35-904, 35-905, 35-906, 35907, 35-908, 35-909, 35-910, 35-911, 35-912, 35913, 38719, 41191.02, 41-531, 41-541, 41-835.02, 41-1505.12 and 41-1516, arizona revised statutes; repealing sections 41-1517 and |
| Status: | HOUSE SECOND READ - 02/08/2012 |
| 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 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| Number: | FL HB 885 - Updated (Status 02/09/2012) |
| Title: | Transactions by Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers |
| Abstract: | Defines "appropriate law enforcement official"; deletes exemptions from regulation as secondhand dealer relating to flea market transactions & auction businesses; revises provisions relating to recordkeeping requirements; revises requirements for types of information that secondary metals recyclers must obtain & maintain regarding purchase transactions, including requirements for maintenance & transmission of electronic records; revises period required for secondary metals recyclers to maintain 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, to prohibit cash transactions; provides methods of payment for restricted regulated metals property; requires that purchases of certain property be made by check or electronic payment; requires application for registration as secondary metals recycler to contain address of fixed business location; prohibits secondary metals recyclers from purchasing regulated metals property, restricted regulated metals property, or ferrous metals during specified times or from certain locations or sellers; prohibits purchase of restricted regulated metals property without obtaining 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; reenacts & amends provisions relating to violations & penalties; redefines "utility"; provides that person who assists in taking of certain metals commits felony of first degree; provides that person who is found to have illegally taken copper or other nonferrous metals from utility or communications services provider is liable for specified damages; limits liability of public or private owner of metal property for injuries occurring during or as result of theft or attempted theft of metal property; provides that no additional duty of care is imposed on owner of metal property. |
| Status: | H CS by Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 524 - 02/07/2012 |
| Number: | FL SB 540 - Updated (Status 02/04/2012) |
| 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 Subcommittee on General Government Appropriations - 02/03/2012 |
| 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 |
| Number: | HI HB 722 - Updated (Status 02/07/2012) |
| Title: | Cadmium; Children's Products |
| Abstract: | Prohibits the sale, manufacture, and distribution in the State of children's products that contain cadmium. |
| Status: | D Carried over to 2012 Regular Session. - 12/01/2011 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| Number: | HI SB 916 - Updated (Status 02/07/2012) |
| Title: | Cadmium; Children's Products |
| Abstract: | Prohibits the sale, manufacture, and distribution in the State of children's products that contain cadmium. |
| Status: | D Carried over to 2012 Regular Session. - 12/01/2011 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| Number: | ID S 1298 - Updated (New 02/09/2012) |
| Title: | Codifier Corrections |
| Status: | Senate intro - 1st rdg - to printing - 02/08/2012 |
| Number: | KY HB 382 - Updated (Status 02/09/2012) |
| Title: | AN ACT relating to body modification and making an appropriation |
| Abstract: | Establish KRS Chapter 317C to create new sections thereof to require persons engaging in the practice of tattooing or body piercing, or operating a body piercing or tattoo studio, to obtain a license under the chapter; define terms; prohibit practice and advertising for unlicensed persons; set out exemptions; prohibit a licensed tattoo artist from giving laser treatment, injecting Botox or collagen, performing electrolysis, microdermabrasion, or piercing unless licensed or otherwise credentialed |
| Status: | to Licensing & Occupations (H) - 02/09/2012 |
| 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 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| Number: | MA SB 2035 - Updated (New 10/20/2011) |
| Title: | Text of the Senate amendment, printed as amended as a new text for the House bill establishing expanded gaming in the Commonwealth |
| Status: | Printed-as-amended version of SB2015 - 10/13/2011 |
| 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 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Number: | NJ S 1437 - Updated (Status, Text 02/08/2012) |
| 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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee - 02/06/2012 |
| 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 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| Number: | RI H 7323 - Updated (Hearing 02/10/2012) |
| Title: | AN ACT RELATING TO MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013 |
| Status: | Introduced, referred to House Finance - 02/01/2012 |
| 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 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| 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 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| Number: | VA HJ 65 - Updated (Status, Text 02/09/2012) |
| Title: | Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1867-1868; recognizing African American representatives. |
| Abstract: | Recognizing the African American representatives to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1867-1868. Recognizes and celebrates the outstanding service of the African American men elected to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1867-1868, on the occasion of the Sesquicentennial of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 2013. This resolution is a recommendation of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission. |
| Status: | House: Incorporates HJ64 - 02/08/2012 |
| Number: | VA SJ 13 - Updated (Status 02/09/2012) |
| Title: | Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1867-1868, etc.; recognizing African American representatives. |
| Abstract: | Recognizing the African American representatives to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1867-1868. Recognizes and celebrates the outstanding service of the African American men elected to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1867-1868, on the occasion of the Sesquicentennial of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 2013. This resolution is a recommendation of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission. |
| Status: | Senate: Read third time and agreed to by Senate by voice vote - 02/08/2012 |
| Number: | VT HB 730 - Updated (Hearing 02/10/2012) |
| Title: | AN ACT RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS |
| Status: | House: Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development - 02/01/2012 |
| Number: | VT SB 182 - Updated (Status 01/04/2012) |
| Title: | AN ACT RELATING TO LEAD IN FOOD AND OTHER EDIBLE PRODUCTS |
| Status: | Senate: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy - 01/03/2012 |
| 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 |
| More Info: | Jewelers of America supports the ASTM Children's Jewelry Safety Standard. Learn more about this issue from the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America.
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| 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 02/10/2012) |
| 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: | Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 9:00 AM. - 02/09/2012 |
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