Children's Safe Sleepwear and Burn Prevention Act of 2002
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Apr 2002): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2842)
What this bill does
The Children's Safe Sleepwear and Burn Prevention Act of 2002 would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to change its rules for the flammability of children's sleepwear. Specifically, the CPSC would be prohibited from enforcing or creating standards that exempt certain garments like diapers and underwear, or that define children's sleepwear based on a manufacturer's or retailer's intent. The bill also instructs the CPSC to create a functional definition for children's sleepwear for ages 0 through 7.
This bill would affect manufacturers and retailers of children's sleepwear, as well as the CPSC. The proposed changes are intended to update safety standards for children's sleepwear. The bill also outlines specific types of children's clothing that could be included in the definition of sleepwear if regularly used as such.
S. 2188 was introduced in the Senate in April 2002 and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As of the provided information, the bill has not advanced beyond its introduction and referral. If enacted, the CPSC would have 180 days to issue new regulations.
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Official summary
Children's Safe Sleepwear and Burn Prevention Act of 2002 - Prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission from enforcing or enacting a flammability standard for infants' and children's sleepwear that: (1) exempts certain garments (including diapers); or (2) includes as part of any definition of children's sleepwear a standard based on the intent of the manufacturer or retailer.Instructs the Commission to provide a functional definition of children's sleepwear for ages 0 through seven years, including certain children's clothing used with some regularity as sleepwear.
Timeline
17 Apr 2002
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2842)
Common questions
- What does S. 2188 do?
- The Children's Safe Sleepwear and Burn Prevention Act of 2002 would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to change its rules for the flammability of children's sleepwear. Specifically, the CPSC would be prohibited from enforcing or creating standards that exempt certain garments like diapers and underwear, or that define children's sleepwear based on a manufacturer's or retailer's intent. The bill also instructs the CPSC to create a functional definition for children's sleepwear for ages 0 through 7. This bill would affect manufacturers and retailers of children's sleepwear, as well as the CPSC. The proposed changes are intended to update safety standards for children's sleepwear. The bill also outlines specific types of children's clothing that could be included in the definition of sleepwear if regularly used as such. S. 2188 was introduced in the Senate in April 2002 and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As of the provided information, the bill has not advanced beyond its introduction and referral. If enacted, the CPSC would have 180 days to issue new regulations.
- Has S. 2188 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2188. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2188?
- S. 2188 was sponsored by Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] (D-LA), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2188?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2842) (17 Apr 2002).
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