The committees are starting to report bills to the House of Delegates for debate. On Wednesday HB33 – Child Care Articles Containing Bisphenol-A – Prohibition came up for a final vote and passed 137-0. This bill was heard in the Health and Government Operations Committee and the lead sponsor was Delegate Hubbard. I did not get a chance to co-sponsor this bill, but do support its aims.
The bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of bottles or cups containing Bisphenol-A that are intended to be used by a child under the age of 4 years. This issue has been widely reported in the news and linked to possible birth defects. I heard from several parents concerned that these products were allowed on the market.