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Child Safety: Mandatory Reporting of Product-Related Incidents

This new law requires hospitals, medical examiners, and coroners to report child deaths or serious injuries linked to children's products. The goal is to enhance product safety and protect children. This will provide citizens with more detailed information on potentially hazardous products.
Key points
Hospitals must report serious injuries or deaths of children linked to children's products within 7 days.
Medical examiner and coroner offices must report child deaths linked to children's products within 7 days.
Non-compliance can lead to loss of funding for medical examiner/coroner offices and affect hospital Medicare participation.
The law applies to incidents occurring 180 days after its enactment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4340
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2025-07-10
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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 119_HR_4340.

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 2025-07-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals must report serious injuries or deaths of children linked to children's products within 7 days.
  • Medical examiner and coroner offices must report child deaths linked to children's products within 7 days.
  • Non-compliance can lead to loss of funding for medical examiner/coroner offices and affect hospital Medicare participation.
  • The law applies to incidents occurring 180 days after its enactment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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