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US S1816

US S1816
Safe Cribs Act of 2019


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Introduced
06/12/2019
In Committee
06/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Makes it unlawful to manufacture, sell, or otherwise distribute crib bumpers. Crib bumpers are generally padded materials inserted around the inside of a crib and intended to prevent the crib occupant from becoming trapped in any part of the crib's openings.

AI Summary

This bill, the Safe Cribs Act of 2019, makes it unlawful to manufacture, sell, or distribute crib bumpers. Crib bumpers are generally padded materials inserted around the inside of a crib to prevent the crib occupant from becoming trapped in any part of the crib's openings. The bill defines a crib bumper as any material intended to cover the sides of a crib to prevent injury or entrapment, including padded crib bumpers, supported and unsupported vinyl bumper guards, mesh crib liners, and vertical crib slat covers. A violation of this prohibition would be treated as a violation of the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 06/12/2019)

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