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Mandatory Reporting of Child Injuries and Deaths Linked to Products

This bill requires hospitals, medical examiner offices, and coroner offices to report to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regarding incidents involving the death or serious injury of a child associated with children's products or durable infant or toddler products.
Key points
Hospitals must report serious injuries or deaths of children (under 18) associated with children's products to the CPSC within 7 days of determination.
Medical examiners and coroners must similarly report child deaths linked to these products within 7 days.
Hospitals failing to comply risk failing to meet the conditions of participation for the Medicare program.
Medical examiner or coroner offices that fail to comply risk ineligibility for specific Department of Justice accreditation grants.
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Print number: 118_HR_10030
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2024-10-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tyler’s Law

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10030.

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 2024-10-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals must report serious injuries or deaths of children (under 18) associated with children's products to the CPSC within 7 days of determination.
  • Medical examiners and coroners must similarly report child deaths linked to these products within 7 days.
  • Hospitals failing to comply risk failing to meet the conditions of participation for the Medicare program.
  • Medical examiner or coroner offices that fail to comply risk ineligibility for specific Department of Justice accreditation grants.
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. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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