Safer Soap Act.

Summary

The Safer Soap Act would forbid the manufacture, sale, or distribution of consumer hand soap and body wash that contain benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, chloroxylenol, or similar ingredients after Jan. 1, 2028. Manufacturers would have to register with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, certify compliance, and provide test data, while violations would trigger civil penalties of at least $10,000. The bill aims to protect public health and reduce antimicrobial resistance.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH. · Mar 26, 2025

Hearings

• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Apr 29, 2025
• Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Hearing
  Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials · Mar 25, 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. Apr 29, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
4. Mar 26, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
5. Mar 24, 2025Re-referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
6. Mar 20, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.S & T.M. Read second time and amended.
7. Mar 18, 2025Re-referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
8. Mar 17, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.S & T.M. Read second time and amended.
9. Mar 10, 2025Referred to Coms. on E.S & T.M. and HEALTH.
10. Feb 20, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
11. Feb 19, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Lee · sponsor

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