Translate
HB4702 - 104th General Assembly
DIAPER LABELING ACT
Last Action
House Sponsors
Rep. Justin Cochran - Tracy Katz Muhl - Barbara HernandezSenate Sponsors
(Sen. Laura Fine)Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Diaper Labeling Act. Provides that, no later than 12 months after the effective date of the Act, each package or box containing diapers sold in the State shall contain a plain and conspicuous printed list of all ingredients in order of predominance that shall either be printed on the package or box or affixed to the package or box. Provides for a civil penalty of 1% of a violator's total annual in-State sales of diapers not to exceed $1,000 per package or box. Defines "ingredient" and "diaper".
House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Makes a change in the purpose of the Act. Changes the definition of "diaper". Lengthens the time for compliance with the diaper ingredient list requirements from 12 months to 18 months. Provides that ingredients present at one percent or less may be listed in any order. Allows a manufacturer to list confidential or trade secret ingredients under their common or functional names in place of the specific chemical identity. Exempts products manufactured prior to the effective date of the Act until existing inventory is depleted. Deletes a provision regarding not limiting any common law or other statutory authority to seek damages or equitable remedies under the law.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl |
| 2/06/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/06/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/24/2026 | House | Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000 |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez |
| 4/01/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl |
| 4/01/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 4/07/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee |
| 4/08/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000 |
| 4/10/2026 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/10/2026 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Justin Cochran |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl |
| 4/14/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 4/14/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/14/2026 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 073-038-000 |
| 4/15/2026 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 4/15/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading |
| 4/15/2026 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine |
| 4/15/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 4/15/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 4/28/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Consumer Protection |
| 5/08/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026 |
| 5/14/2026 | Senate | Do Pass Consumer Protection; 006-000-000 |
| 5/14/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 18, 2026 |