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MA S1400
Relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment
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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 reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to regulate the use of certain toxic chemicals, specifically PFAS chemicals, in firefighter personal protective equipment. It requires manufacturers or sellers of such equipment to provide written notice to the purchaser if the equipment contains PFAS chemicals and the reason for their inclusion. The bill also prohibits the manufacturing, sale, or distribution of firefighting protective equipment containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals after January 1, 2022. The bill defines key terms such as "firefighting personal protective equipment," "local governments," "manufacturer," and "PFAS chemicals."
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
John Barrett (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
John Keenan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 04/27/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1400 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1400.pdf |
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