MA S1315

Bill

Relative to chemicals in food packaging

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
06/04/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to chemicals in food packaging. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to limit the exposure of Massachusetts residents to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging. PFAS are highly persistent chemicals that have been found to have toxic effects on human health. The bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food packaging in Massachusetts that has intentionally added PFAS, beginning on January 1, 2020. The bill defines key terms such as "food package," "manufacturer," and "PFAS." The goal is to reduce the presence of these potentially harmful chemicals in products that come into contact with food.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Mike Connolly (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Jack Lewis (D), Mike Moore (D), Brian Murray (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/04/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1315

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1315
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1315.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1703	Relative to opioid drug manufacturer assessments	Accompanied a new draft, see H4532	Similar To
H3661	Relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H3839	To ban the use of PFAS in food packaging	Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence	Similar To
S132	Relative to motor vehicle warranties	Accompanied a study order, see S2534	Similar To
S149	Relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S519	For a competitive economy through safer alternatives to toxic chemicals	Accompanied a study order, see S2540	Similar To

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