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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase transparency and disclosure of toxic chemicals in children's products. It requires the Massachusetts Council on Toxics Use Reduction, in consultation with advisory bodies, to publish a list of toxic chemicals found in consumer products, including those identified as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins, persistent bioaccumulative and toxic chemicals, and endocrine disruptors. Manufacturers and distributors of children's products or formulated products containing these chemicals above a de minimis level must annually report the chemical name, product information, and other details to the Department of Environmental Protection. The department is required to make this information publicly available through an online database. The bill also directs the department to submit biennial reports to the legislature on the toxic chemicals found in consumer products and policy options to address them, such as informing consumers and protecting them from hazardous exposures.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (35)
Brian Ashe (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S149 (on 04/27/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H248 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H248.pdf |
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