MORAN DISCUSSES TOY SAFETY ON KOJO NNAMDI SHOW

WASHINGTON, DC. – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Brian Moran joined the Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU yesterday afternoon to discuss his “Child Toy Safety Act” (HB1192). In response to growing concern about the safety of children’s toys sold at the nation’s stores, Delegate Moran proposed the act in December of 2007. It would ensure dangerous toys are removed from store shelves, enforce toy safety requirements in child daycare facilities, and penalize those selling recalled toys. This spring, the House of Delegates delayed action on the measure until December of 2008.

The audio of the interview is available here.

According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, last year 73,000 kids went to the emergency room because of toy-related injuries. The initiative has the support of The Virginia PTA, Voices for Virginia’s Children and the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricians.