REPRESENTATIVE NANCY MACE INTRODUCES “TYLER’S LAW” TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM DANGEROUS PRODUCTS

(Washington, D.C., October, 21, 2024) – Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced Tyler's Law, aimed to strengthen child safety by requiring hospitals, medical examiner offices, and coroner offices to report incidents involving the death or serious injury of a child linked to children's products. 

Tyler's Law, named after a 10-month-old who died due to a defective crib, addresses major gaps in reporting product-related child injuries and deaths. Currently, hospitals, coroners, and medical examiners aren't required to report these incidents to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Our bill requires direct reporting of child product-related deaths or serious injuries to the CPSC, enabling faster identification of dangerous items to prevent future tragedies.

“Too many families have suffered the unthinkable because of products designed for our most vulnerable,” said Rep. Nancy Mace. “Tyler Jonathan's is not an isolated incident. Nursery products contribute to hundreds of child deaths annually due to inadequate safety standards. Parents should trust the products we bring into our homes and Tyler's Law will make sure we know when those products pose a danger to our kids.”

Tyler’s Law will also hold medical examiner and coroner offices accountable. Offices who fail to comply with reporting requirements will be ineligible for Medical Examiner Coroner Office Accreditation grants under the Department of Justice’s Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program.

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