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Ban on Small, High-Powered Magnets for Child Safety

This new law bans the sale of certain small, high-powered magnets that pose a serious health and life threat to children. It aims to protect children from accidentally swallowing magnets, which can lead to severe internal injuries and costly surgeries. Parents can feel safer knowing that dangerous products will be removed from stores.
Key points
Bans the sale of small, high-powered magnets used for entertainment, jewelry (including children's jewelry), mental stimulation, or stress relief, if they are small enough to be swallowed and have a specific magnetic strength.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has 12 months to develop safety standards for other small, high-powered magnets if deemed necessary to protect children.
The act aims to reduce severe injuries and deaths among children caused by magnet ingestion, which often requires expensive medical interventions.
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Print number: 117_HR_8199
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Process start date: 2022-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Magnet Injury Prevention Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8199.

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 2022-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Bans the sale of small, high-powered magnets used for entertainment, jewelry (including children's jewelry), mental stimulation, or stress relief, if they are small enough to be swallowed and have a specific magnetic strength.
  • The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has 12 months to develop safety standards for other small, high-powered magnets if deemed necessary to protect children.
  • The act aims to reduce severe injuries and deaths among children caused by magnet ingestion, which often requires expensive medical interventions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

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. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

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

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