Unsafe products: disposal: penalties.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill changes how manufacturers, dealers and retailers must handle recalled or unsafe products, requiring free return or disposal options and faster consumer notifications. It also replaces the current $1,000 per‑violation fine with daily administrative penalties of $2,500 or $5,000 for intentional violations, and creates state accounts to hold the collected money for recycling and enforcement. The changes aim to improve product safety and ensure hazardous items are removed from homes and the environment more quickly.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Mar 25, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 15, 2026
• Appropriations
  Appropriations · Apr 15, 2026
• Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Hearing
  Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials · Mar 24, 2026
• Environmental Safety And Toxic Materials
  Environmental Safety And Toxic Materials · Mar 24, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. Apr 15, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 8, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
4. Mar 25, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
5. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
6. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
7. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Pellerin · sponsor

Bill text

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