Bill > HB9

This bill establishes the Safer States Act, which prohibits the use of certain chemical flame retardants in various consumer products, including bedding, carpeting, children's products, residential upholstered furniture, and window treatments. Starting January 1, 2026, manufacturers and retailers are banned from selling products containing specified prohibited chemical flame retardants in amounts exceeding 1,000 parts per million, with a comprehensive list of 12 specific chemicals identified, such as TDCPP, TCEP, and antimony trioxide. The Office of Safety Fire Commissioner is required to review and recommend additional chemical flame retardants for prohibition every three years, focusing on substances that can harm human development, cause cancer, disrupt endocrine systems, or pose persistent toxic risks. Manufacturers must provide notice to retailers about the presence of these chemicals, and the bill includes graduated civil penalties for violations, ranging from $100 to $1,000 per product, with potential waivers for good-faith compliance efforts. Certain exceptions are outlined, such as products manufactured before the effective date, previously owned items, and motor vehicles. The law aims to protect consumer health by reducing exposure to potentially harmful chemical flame retardants in everyday products.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69289