Bill > HB803

This bill, called the Safer States Act, aims to prohibit the use of certain chemical flame retardants in bedding, carpeting, children's products, residential upholstered furniture, and window treatments sold in the state of Georgia. The bill provides a list of specific chemical flame retardants that are banned, and requires the Office of Safety Fire Commissioner to review and identify additional chemical flame retardants that should be prohibited every three years based on their potential to cause health or environmental harm. The bill also establishes civil penalties for manufacturers and retailers who violate the provisions, and includes exceptions for certain products and situations. Overall, the bill seeks to reduce exposure to potentially harmful chemicals in common household items.