Bill > S519

This bill aims to promote the use of safer alternatives to toxic chemicals in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Requiring the Toxics Use Reduction Institute to develop a list of chemicals categorized by level of concern, and designate 2-4 "priority chemical substances" annually for further assessment. - Mandating manufacturers and users of priority chemical substances to notify the state and provide information about their use. - Directing the Institute to conduct "safer alternatives assessment reports" for each priority chemical substance, identifying feasible safer alternatives. - Requiring the state to develop "chemical action plans" to promote the substitution of safer alternatives for priority chemical substance uses, including establishing requirements, timelines, and deadlines for manufacturers and users. - Providing technical assistance grants to help organizations of consumers and workers analyze the impacts of substituting safer alternatives. - Allowing the state to coordinate with other states on implementing these programs. The bill aims to reduce the presence of toxic chemicals in consumer products and the workplace, while supporting Massachusetts businesses and job opportunities in the transition to safer alternatives.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S519