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Ban on Weighted Sleep Products for Infants Under One Year Old

This law completely bans the sale, manufacture, and import of weighted sleep products designed for infants up to one year old. The goal is to enhance child safety by removing sleep sacks, swaddles, and blankets that contain added weight beyond insulation or decoration from the market. Parents and caregivers should note that these products will be classified as hazardous and removed from sale 180 days after the law takes effect.
Key points
Weighted sleep sacks, swaddles, and similar products for infants up to 1 year old will be classified as banned hazardous products.
The ban applies to products where materials add weight for a purpose other than thermal insulation or decoration.
The measure aims to protect infants and reduce risks associated with safe sleep; the ban takes effect 180 days after enactment.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9241
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Process start date: 2024-08-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safeguarding Infants from Dangerous Sleep Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9241.

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 2024-08-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Weighted sleep sacks, swaddles, and similar products for infants up to 1 year old will be classified as banned hazardous products.
  • The ban applies to products where materials add weight for a purpose other than thermal insulation or decoration.
  • The measure aims to protect infants and reduce risks associated with safe sleep; the ban takes effect 180 days after enactment.
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 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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