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Introduced
05/30/2019
05/30/2019
In Committee
02/26/2020
02/26/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ban the use of certain chemicals in food packaging. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to ban the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging. PFAS are persistent chemicals that can have harmful effects on human health, and alternatives are already in use in food packaging. The bill would prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food packaging containing PFAS in Massachusetts and impose fines for violations. Manufacturers of food packaging sold in Massachusetts would also be required to provide documentation showing their packaging complies with the law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (41)
Brian Ashe (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Harold Naughton (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
John Velis (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3839 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3839.pdf |
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