HB4702 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

DIAPER LABELING ACT
Last Action
4/28/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Consumer Protection
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Diaper Labeling Act. Provides that, no later than 12 months after the effective date of the Act, each package or box containing diapers sold in the State shall contain a plain and conspicuous printed list of all ingredients in order of predominance that shall either be printed on the package or box or affixed to the package or box. Provides for a civil penalty of 1% of a violator's total annual in-State sales of diapers not to exceed $1,000 per package or box. Defines "ingredient" and "diaper".

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Makes a change in the purpose of the Act. Changes the definition of "diaper". Lengthens the time for compliance with the diaper ingredient list requirements from 12 months to 18 months. Provides that ingredients present at one percent or less may be listed in any order. Allows a manufacturer to list confidential or trade secret ingredients under their common or functional names in place of the specific chemical identity. Exempts products manufactured prior to the effective date of the Act until existing inventory is depleted. Deletes a provision regarding not limiting any common law or other statutory authority to seek damages or equitable remedies under the law.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/29/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/24/2026HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/25/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000
3/25/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/25/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
4/01/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
4/01/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/07/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
4/08/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/13/2026HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Justin Cochran
4/13/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/14/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/14/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 073-038-000
4/15/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/15/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/15/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
4/15/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/15/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/28/2026SenateAssigned to Consumer Protection