OLR Bill Analysis

sSB 1149

AN ACT CONCERNING DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN SCHOOL

SUMMARY:

This bill prohibits a coach from giving, selling, delivering, exchanging, or in any way providing dietary supplements or literature related to using such supplements to a student enrolled in a public school where he works or any school under the jurisdiction of the school board that employs him. A coach who violates this prohibition is subject to a fine of up to $ 500, six months in prison, or both.

The bill uses a federal definition of dietary supplement. It is a product taken orally that contains a dietary ingredient intended to supplement the diet. These dietary ingredients may include vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, or dietary substances that increase total dietary intake. Dietary supplements can also be extracts, concentrates, or metabolites of these ingredients. They may be found in many forms such as tablets, capsules, softgels, gelcaps, liquids, or powders. Federal regulations require such products to be labeled as dietary supplements.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2003

BACKGROUND

Legislative History

The Senate referred this bill (File 425) to the Education Committee, which reported a substitute adding the prohibition against providing literature related to the use of dietary supplements.

COMMITTEE ACTION

Public Health Committee

Joint Favorable Report

Education Committee

Joint Favorable Substitute