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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ban the use of certain chemicals in food packaging. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ban the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging. PFAS are highly persistent chemicals that can have harmful effects on human health and the environment. The bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food packaging that contains intentionally added PFAS. It also requires manufacturers and suppliers to provide certificates of compliance to ensure the packaging meets these requirements. The bill sets different effective dates for the ban and the compliance certification provisions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (39)
Jack Lewis (D)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
James Kelcourse (R),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Steve Owens (D),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4820 (on 06/02/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2348 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2348.pdf |
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