Skin care product sales: age verification.

Summary

The bill makes it illegal for retailers to sell over‑the‑counter anti‑aging creams that contain vitamin A derivatives or alpha hydroxy acids to anyone under 18 unless they first verify the buyer’s age and identity. It applies to all sellers, including stores and online retailers, and aims to protect children from skin irritation and long‑term damage. The measure adds a new chapter to the Health and Safety Code and is currently reported by committee.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 2.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 30, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2025
• Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Hearing
  Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials · Apr 29, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. May 14, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
5. Apr 30, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 2.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 8, 2025Re-referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
7. Apr 7, 2025Referred to Coms. on E.S & T.M. and APPR.
8. Apr 7, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.S & T.M. Read second time and amended.
9. Feb 19, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
10. Feb 18, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Lee · sponsor
• Addis

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