BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
HB 1276: Mercury exposure
Preventing human and environmental exposure to mercury.
Summary
- Finds that all forms of mercury are neurotoxic, nephrotoxic, and immunotoxic and there is no known safe level of human exposure. Eliminates or restricts mercury from certain products to protect humans and the environment.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 17, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Matt Shea (R-4)
- Introduced
- January 17, 2019 in the House
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
AN ACT Relating to preventing human and environmental exposure to mercury;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Matt Shea (R-4)
4 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1276 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1276 (2025–26) Organized retail theft
- HB 1276 (2023–24) Accessory dwelling units
- HB 1276 (2021–22) Diversion centers/EMS
- HB 1276 (2017–18) Health care 3-part aim sol.
- HB 1276 (2015–16) Impaired driving
- HB 1276 (2013–14) Dropout prevention/farming
- HB 1276 (2011–12) Legal financial obligations
- HB 1276 (2009–10) Performing arts bargaining