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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/27/2020
04/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children's products in Massachusetts. It requires the Toxics Use Reduction Institute to establish a "Toxic Chemicals in Consumer Products List" that includes chemicals recognized as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins, persistent and bioaccumulative toxins, and endocrine disruptors. Manufacturers of children's products or formulated products containing chemicals on this list above a certain threshold must notify the Department of Environmental Protection annually. The Department will make this information publicly available through the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse (IC2) database. The Department will also submit biennial reports to the legislature on toxic chemicals in consumer products, with policy recommendations to address hazardous exposures.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (12)
Mike Connolly (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/27/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S149 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S149.pdf |
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