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SB632

To Amend The Food, Drug, And Cosmetic Act; And To Require Warning Labels For Hair Relaxers That Contain Certain Chemicals.

Passed

Last Action (April 22, 2025): Notification that SB632 is now Act 964

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AI-Generated Summary

Senate Bill 632 amends the Arkansas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to mandate specific warning labels for hair relaxers containing certain harmful chemicals. The bill identifies chemicals linked to cancer, reproductive harm, birth defects, and endocrine disruption as defined by various health and environmental agencies. Manufacturers or retailers offering hair relaxers containing these substances must include a clear, conspicuous warning label in at least twelve-point font on the packaging or product. The label must explicitly state whether the product contains a carcinogen, a reproductive toxicant, or both. This legislation aims to increase consumer awareness regarding the health risks associated with the ingredients found in certain hair care products sold within the state.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

The primary beneficiaries are consumers of hair care products, particularly individuals who frequently use chemical hair relaxers, as the bill provides them with direct information about potential health risks, allowing for more informed purchasing and usage decisions. Public health advocates and healthcare providers also benefit from enhanced transparency that may lead to reduced long-term health complications among the population.

Who Might Suffer?

The primary entities negatively impacted are manufacturers and retailers of hair relaxers. These businesses will face increased operational costs due to the need for laboratory testing to identify regulated chemicals, potential reformulation of products to avoid warning requirements, and the expenses associated with redesigning and printing new product labels to meet the state's specific font and content mandates.

Vote Records

Third Reading

April 15, 2025
Yea: 78 Nay: 7 NV: 15 Absent: 0 Passed
View individual votes (100)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Tracy Steele Democrat House Yea
Fred Allen Democrat House Yea
Lane Jean Republican House Yea
Stephen Meeks Republican House Yea
Mark Perry Democrat House Yea
Jon Eubanks Republican House Yea
Matthew Shepherd Republican House Yea
Jeff Wardlaw Republican House Yea
Bruce Cozart Republican House Yea
David Whitaker Democrat House Yea
Mike Holcomb Republican House Yea
Stephen Magie Democrat House Yea
Mark McElroy Republican House Yea
Richard Womack Republican House Yea
Jack Ladyman Republican House Yea
Robin Lundstrum Republican House NV
Dwight Tosh Republican House Yea
Rick Beck Republican House NV
Mary Bentley Republican House Yea
Les Eaves Republican House Yea
Justin Gonzales Republican House Nay
Julie Mayberry Republican House Yea
Ken Ferguson Democrat House Yea
Ron Mcnair Republican House Yea
Marcus Richmond Republican House Yea
Deann Vaught Republican House NV
Karilyn Brown Republican House NV
Sonia Eubanks Barker Republican House Yea
Frances Cavenaugh Republican House Yea
Jimmie Gazaway Republican House Yea
Roger Lynch Republican House Yea
John Maddox Republican House Yea
Aaron Pilkington Republican House Yea
Johnny Rye Republican House Yea
Les Warren Republican House Yea
Carlton Wing Republican House Yea
Austin Mccollum Republican House NV
Carol Dalby Republican House Yea
Steve Hollowell Republican House Yea
Brian Evans Republican House NV
Lee Johnson Republican House Yea
Andrew Collins Democrat House NV
Stan Berry Republican House NV
Harlan Breaux Republican House Yea
Cameron Cooper Republican House Yea
Nicole Clowney Democrat House Yea
Cindy Crawford Republican House NV
Denise Garner Democrat House Yea
Tippi McCullough Democrat House Yea
Jay Richardson Democrat House Yea
Jim Wooten Republican House Yea
Denise Ennett Democrat House Yea
Richard McGrew Republican House Yea
Joy Springer Democrat House Yea
Howard Beaty Republican House Yea
Tony Furman Republican House Nay
Kendon Underwood Republican House Nay
David Ray Republican House Nay
John Carr Republican House Yea
Rick McClure Republican House Yea
Keith Brooks Republican House Yea
Ashley Hudson Democrat House Yea
Jon Milligan Republican House Yea
RJ Hawk Republican House Yea
Wade Andrews Republican House NV
Rebecca Burkes Republican House Nay
Hope Duke Republican House Nay
Zack Gramlich Republican House Yea
Mindy McAlindon Republican House Nay
Matt Duffield Republican House Yea
Stetson Painter Republican House Yea
Steve Unger Republican House Yea
Wayne Long Republican House NV
Scott Richardson Republican House Yea
Brandon Achor Republican House Yea
Jeremiah Moore Republican House Yea
Joey Carr Republican House Yea
Matt Brown Republican House Yea
Shad Pearce Republican House Yea
Chad Puryear Republican House Yea
Ryan Rose Republican House Yea
Bart Schulz Republican House Yea
Trey Steimel Republican House Yea
Tara Shephard Democrat House Yea
Jeremy Wooldridge Republican House Yea
Kendra Moore Republican House Yea
Brit McKenzie Republican House NV
Steven Walker Republican House Yea
Glenn Barnes Democrat House NV
Lincoln Barnett Democrat House Yea
Alyssa Brown Republican House Yea
Nick Burkes Republican House NV
Paul Childress Republican House Yea
James Eaton Republican House Yea
Brad Hall Republican House NV
Dolly Henley Republican House Yea
Jessie McGruder Democrat House Yea
Jason Nazarenko Republican House Yea
Randy Torres Republican House Yea
Diana Gonzales Worthen Democrat House Yea

Third Reading

April 9, 2025
Yea: 32 Nay: 0 NV: 3 Absent: 0 Passed
View individual votes (35)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Jane English Republican Senate Yea
Jonathan Dismang Republican Senate Yea
Greg Leding Democrat Senate Yea
Missy Irvin Republican Senate Yea
Bryan King Republican Senate Yea
Kim Hammer Republican Senate Yea
Stephanie Flowers Democrat Senate Yea
Frederick Love Democrat Senate Yea
Terry Rice Republican Senate Yea
Reginald Murdock Democrat Senate Yea
Gary Stubblefield Republican Senate Yea
Jim Dotson Republican Senate NV
John Payton Republican Senate Yea
Alan Clark Republican Senate Yea
Ronald Caldwell Republican Senate Yea
Bart Hester Republican Senate Yea
Jimmy Hickey Republican Senate Yea
Dan Sullivan Republican Senate Yea
David Wallace Republican Senate Yea
Blake Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Justin Boyd Republican Senate Yea
Clarke Tucker Democrat Senate Yea
Scott Flippo Republican Senate Yea
Clint Penzo Republican Senate Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Ricky Hill Republican Senate Yea
Jamie Scott Democrat Senate Yea
Breanne Davis Republican Senate Yea
Ben Gilmore Republican Senate Yea
Joshua Bryant Republican Senate NV
Matt McKee Republican Senate NV
Jim Petty Republican Senate Yea
Steve Crowell Republican Senate Yea
Tyler Dees Republican Senate Yea
Matt Stone Republican Senate Yea
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