AB-1604 (Stefani): Product safety: proofs of purchase: intentionally added bisphenols
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Legislation Details
Bill Name: Product safety: proofs of purchase: intentionally added bisphenols
Bill Number: AB-1604
Bill Author(s): Assembly Member Catherine Stefani
Legislative Session / Year: 2026
State: California
AVFCA Position: Support
Bill Synopsis: This bill prohibits the use of intentionally added bisphenols in paper proofs of purchase provided to consumers in California. By banning these toxics from receipts, AB-1604 aims to protect public health through reducing exposure to endocrine disrupting substances. This is particularly important for retail workers who handle receipts, causing a higher level of exposure. AB-1604 also addresses the significant environmental impact of paper waste created from receipts containing toxic chemicals.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1604
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Effective Date if Passed: 01/01/2027
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Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
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Referred to Assembly Policy Committee(s)
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05/06/26 has been Set FOR Hearing ON 14-MAY-26 Upon adjournment of Session
04/09/26 has been Set FOR Hearing ON 15-APR-26 9 a.m
03/17/26 Set FOR Hearing ON 07-APR-26 9 a.m.
03/11/26 From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 10).
03/03/26 From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.S & T.M. Read second time and amended.
02/02/26 Referred to Coms. on E.S & T.M. and JUD.
01/21/26 From printer. May be heard in committee February 20.
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