Bill > H279

This bill establishes new regulations for the handling of used bedding, meaning items like mattresses and pillows that have been previously owned or used. Specifically, it mandates that used bedding cannot be transported, stored, or sold alongside new bedding unless it has undergone one of two approved processes: either it must be sanitized using a method approved by the department of health, designed to eliminate pests like bedbugs and dust mites, as well as allergens and other contaminants, or it must be sealed in plastic or similar material to prevent the spread of any contaminants. This aims to protect consumers from potential health hazards associated with used bedding.