Written by Delgado Staff Tuesday, 30 August 2011 08:03
"I want to ensure that anyone buying products in Illinois is aware if there is any component of that item containing lead," stated Senator Delgado, Chairman of the Senate Public Health Committee. "Even if the product is not intended for a child, if it contains lead the buyer should know that it can be dangerous to young children." Senate Bill 1943 amends the Lead Poisoning Prevention Act to ensure that the proper labeling is located on all items sold in Illinois. These items include body piercing jewelry and jewelry that may be worn by children. In addition, this legislation changes the definition of a "toy containing paint" by defining it as a toy with any accessible component containing substance such as paint, ink, lacquer, or screen printing. There is an exemption, however, for products if the parts in that may contain lead are inaccessible The Toy Industry Association has worked with the Attorney General’s office to form language to implement these changes so they comply with federal law.
SPRINGFIELD, IL—A measure sponsored by Illinois State Senator William Delgado (D-Chicago) has been signed into law that will ensure proper warnings are placed on products that contain lead to aid parents in preventing lead poisoning in their children.
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2nd District
Years served: 1999 - 2006 (House); 2006 - Present (Senate)
Committee assignments: Human Services; Appropriations I; Public Health (Chairperson); Consumer Protection (Vice-Chairperson); Executive Appointments; Committee of the Whole; Joint Comm. on Government Reform; Subcommittee on Amendments.
Biography: Full-time state legislator; born in Newark, NJ.; B.A. in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University; Leadership Chairman of the 2nd Legislative District's Volunteer Political Organization; married (wife, Iris), has two children.
