MERCURY THERMOMETER BAN ACT House SponsorsRep. Naomi D. Jakobsson-Sara Feigenholtz 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Mercury Fever Thermometer Prohibition Act. Sets forth legislative findings. Provides that (1) on or after July 1, 2004, no person shall sell, distribute, or give for promotional purposes (including online retail) mercury fever thermometers in this State and (2) on or after July 1, 2004, no hospital shall distribute mercury fever thermometers in maternity or new baby gift packs to patients. Provides that these prohibitions do not apply to mercury fever thermometers sold or provided to be used in a health care facility. Provides that on or after July 1, 2004, no person shall manufacture a mercury fever thermometer in this State. Provides that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a petty offense and upon conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $200 for each violation. 1/29/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 1/29/2003HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 1/29/2003HouseFirst Reading 1/29/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/4/2003HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 3/13/2003HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die