Gregoire Signs Toy Safety Bill

After hints that Governor Gregoire might veto the Children’s Safe Products Act, it's a relief to read that she has signed the bill. Good Goin' Gov.!

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Office of Governor Chris Gregoire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 1, 2008
Contact: Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136

Gov. Gregoire signs legislation improving toy safety
Action will protect health and safety of children

OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed landmark legislation to protect children from unsafe toys. House Bill 2647, the Children’s Safe Products Act, was sponsored by Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson, D-Seattle.

Surrounded by youngsters and other bill supporters, the governor noted that the health of young Washingtonians is one of her top priorities.

“Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our children,” Gregoire said. “The toys and products we give them must meet the highest possible standards of product safety. Parents, doctors, public officials, toy makers and retailers in Washington state all share these goals.”

Gregoire cited federal inaction on product safety as a motivator to improve safety standards in Washington state. (more)

As a doting grandfather, I've written about the threat of toxic toys numerous times. This is an invisible threat that could severely effect the lives of millions of children. You can get some good information about toxic toys HERE and HERE