Magnet Injury Prevention Act

Senate Bill 3143 - Magnet Injury Prevention Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:13Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3143 Magnet Injury Prevention Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3143

Magnet Injury Prevention Act

This bill prohibits as hazardous products specified consumer magnets made from alloys of rare-earth elements (i.e., the group of metallic elements that includes lanthanides, scandium, and yttrium). The prohibition includes magnets that (1) are commonly marketed for entertainment (e.g., puzzle working or sculpture building), (2) are not classified as a toy or children’s jewelry, (3) pose a choking risk to young children, and (4) have a magnetic field magnitude above a certain threshold.

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Current Status of Bill S 3143

Bill S 3143 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2019. Bill S 3143 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 19, 2019. Bill S 3143's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of December 19, 2019