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Introduced Session

This bill requires retailers who sell certain new furniture to offer for sale compatible tip restraint devices and post a notice about the risk of furniture tipping. The bill applies to furniture storage units over 36 inches in height, including, but not limited to, shelving units, entertainment stands or towers, chests, dressers, armoires, and bureaus. Specifically, the bill requires a retailer selling or offering for sale new furniture to a consumer to: (1) maintain in stock and prominently display within the retail establishment tip restraint devices available for sale that are compatible with the furniture; and (2) post a notice that is conspicuous and easily understandable, stating: "Certain furniture may become unstable and tip over, leading to possible injury or death. Tip restraint devices may prevent tipping of furniture when properly installed." The bill requires that tip restraint devices sold, offered for sale, or offered gratuitously as part of a furniture purchase are to include installation instructions. The bill does not require retailers to maintain in stock and display tip restraint devices for furniture that includes a tip restraint device as part of the purchase. Additionally, the bill is not applicable to online furniture retailers. A person in violation of the bill's provisions would be subject to a $500 civil penalty.

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Joe Cryan (D)*, 

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

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