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HI HB819

HI HB819
Relating To Oxybenzone.


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Introduced
01/25/2017
In Committee
01/27/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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