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Banning Hazardous Water Beads Marketed as Toys and Educational Materials.

This law bans the sale of small, super-absorbent water beads marketed as toys, educational, or sensory materials due to severe ingestion hazards for children. These beads can expand significantly inside the body, causing serious injury or death. Water beads used for other purposes will require strict safety warnings.
Key points
Bans water beads that are small enough to fit in a testing cylinder and expand significantly when wet, if marketed for use by children (toys, art, educational items).
Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to create new safety standards and mandatory warning labels for water beads not intended for children, detailing the risk of ingestion.
The ban takes effect 180 days after the law is passed, enhancing child safety against internal injuries.
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Print number: 118_S_4298
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Process start date: 2024-05-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Esther’s Law

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4298.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Bans water beads that are small enough to fit in a testing cylinder and expand significantly when wet, if marketed for use by children (toys, art, educational items).
  • Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to create new safety standards and mandatory warning labels for water beads not intended for children, detailing the risk of ingestion.
  • The ban takes effect 180 days after the law is passed, enhancing child safety against internal injuries.
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 Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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