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Safer Products: New Rules for Button Batteries

This law makes products using small, round batteries safer for children. It requires manufacturers to secure battery compartments to prevent young children from opening them and to include clear warnings. Button batteries themselves must also be sold in child-resistant packaging.
Key points
Products containing button or coin batteries must have battery compartments that are difficult for young children to open.
Warning labels about the danger of swallowing these batteries will be required on product packaging, instructions, and the products themselves.
Button and coin batteries sold separately or with products must be in child-resistant packaging.
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Additional Information
Reese's Law
Print number: HR 5313
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Process start date: 2021-09-21
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Safer Products: New Rules for Button Batteries

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 5313.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Products containing button or coin batteries must have battery compartments that are difficult for young children to open.
  • Warning labels about the danger of swallowing these batteries will be required on product packaging, instructions, and the products themselves.
  • Button and coin batteries sold separately or with products must be in child-resistant packaging.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-171.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 5313

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