H.B. 5304: COMMITTEE SUMMARY - PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT STANDARD

House Bill 5304 (as passed by the House)

Sponsor: Representative Beverly Hammerstrom

House Committee: Regulatory Affairs

Senate Committee: Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs

Date Completed: 5-12-98

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Playground Equipment Safety Act to revise the American Society for Testing and Materials standard entitled "Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use" by changing a reference from "ASTM F1487-93" to "ASTM F1487-95".

Currently, the Act provides that after May 1, 1998, a person who manufactures or assembles public playground equipment for compensation must comply with standards in the "Handbook for Public Playground Safety" published for the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission and the "Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use, ASTM F1487-93". A person who fails to comply with the standards is responsible for a civil infraction.

MCL 408.684 - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

- Fiscal Analyst: C. ColeS9798\S5304SA

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.