| jurisdiction | bill | scope | Require | Effective date |
| Maryland | Chapter 578 (HB145, Session 2011) | Jewelry for children under thirteen years of age | Cadmium content ≤ 75ppm | July 1, 2012 |
| minnesota | Chapter 347 (SF 2510, 2010 session) | Jewelry for children under six years of age: surface coating or accessible primer on metal or plastic parts | Soluble cadmium content ≤ 75ppm | Manufacturers or wholesalers from January 1, 2011; retailers from March 1, 2011 |
| connecticut | Public Act 10-113 (HB5314, Session 2010) | Jewelry for children under twelve years of age | Cadmium content ≤ 75ppm | July 1, 2014 |
| illinois | Public Act 96-1379 (HB 5040, Session 2010) | Jewelry for children under twelve years of age: paint or surface coating or accessible primer | Soluble cadmium content ≤ 75ppm | July 1, 2011 |
| california | Chapter 313 (SB 929, Statues of 2010) | Jewelry for children under six years old | Cadmium content ≤ 300ppm | January 1, 2012 |
| new york state | A 6758 S4055A | Jewelry for children under twelve years of age | Total cadmium content ≤ 300ppm
Soluble cadmium ≤ 75ppm (small plastic),
≤ 200mg (small metal),
≤ 18mg (other plastic or metal) | According to the act |
| new york state | A 1158 | Novelty consumer goods | Total cadmium content≤75ppm | July 1, 2013 |
| new jersey | A 2259,
S 1636 | Products for children under six years old | Lead, mercury and cadmium are prohibited | 6 months after the bill was enacted |
| federal government | HR 4428 | Jewelry for children under twelve years of age | Antimony, cadmium and barium are prohibited | 90 days after the bill is enacted |
