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Introduced Session

This bill is in response to the harmful volume levels at which users of portable audio players (e.g., MP3 players or iPods) are able to listen. Many of these portable audio players can be listened to at volumes of up to 130 decibels. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the United States Department of Labor has stated that significant hearing loss can occur in 15 minutes at a volume of 115 decibels. This bill prohibits a manufacturer from distributing a personal audio player in this State unless the manufacturer affixes a warning label on the personal audio player that reads as follows: "WARNING: This product may cause hearing damage. A volume level of 115 decibels may cause permanent hearing damage after 15 minutes of exposure." The bill defines a "personal audio player" as a personal, electronic device that allows the user to listen to audio while mobile. The bill further provides that any person who violates the provisions of the bill is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each offense.

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Joe Vitale (D)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/30/2020)