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Introduced
01/25/2017
01/25/2017
In Committee
01/27/2017
01/27/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/04/2017
05/04/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of any sunscreen containing oxybenzone in the State, unless the sunscreen label contains a warning that the use of oxybenzone in nearshore waters poses serious hazards to coral and reef health.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of any sunscreen containing oxybenzone in the State of Hawaii, unless the sunscreen label contains a warning that the use of oxybenzone in nearshore waters poses serious hazards to coral and reef health. Oxybenzone is a chemical used in sunscreens to provide broad-spectrum ultraviolet coverage, also known as benzophenone-3 or 4-methoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone. The bill aims to address the potential environmental impact of oxybenzone on Hawaii's coral reefs and marine ecosystems.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 01/31/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=819&year=2017 |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2017/bills/HB819_.HTM |
| Bill | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2017/bills/HB819_.pdf |
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